Dhaka, June 27 -- Head of the Commission for Electoral Reform Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar said that the chaos and unrest in the country stemmed from the previous government's (Awami League) abuse of power.

He further said that Awami League is now reaping the consequences of its past misdeeds and activities.

"Everyone is aware of the chaos that resulted from the abuse of power by the previous government.

Now, they are facing the consequences of that arrogance," he stated while speaking at a discussion held at the Jatiya Press Club on Thursday, marking the 13th founding anniversary of Nagorik Oikya. Dr Majumdar said that to uphold a functioning democracy, it is essential to reduce the arrogance of power and to build a political party that oper...