Dhaka, May 6 -- Despite growing clamour from several political parties, including the BNP, for swift parliamentary elections, the National Citizen Party (NCP) is not pushing for a vote at this time.

Party leaders believe the idea of coming to power as a new party is "unrealistic".

They are demanding the trial of top Awami League leaders over the killings during the July Uprising, along with constitutional and institutional reforms, before any national election is held.

The student group that led the uprising is planning to hold a programme to highlight the need for Constituent Assembly elections for people. They are also keen on the student council and local government elections.

The NCP did not promise to establish an Islamic governa...