Dhaka, May 26 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has said the ban on Awami League activities has triggered a "war-like situation" within the country and with outside forces, and preventing internal divisions is key to resolving the impending crisis.

During his meeting with political parties at his official residence on Sunday, Yunus said: "We must save ourselves from this. We must free ourselves from division"

In a bid to mitigate the ongoing political discord, Yunus met with 20 political parties in two phases on Sunday and held discussions at the State Guest House Jamuna.

After the meeting, chief advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam reiterated Yunus's resolve on the election timeline.

"I've said this [on Saturday] and I'm repeating i...