Dhaka, Dec. 14 -- Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with representatives of the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizens Party (NCP) to discuss the country's deteriorating political climate and law and order ahead of the national elections, following the shooting of Dhaka-8 aspirant Sharif Osman Hadi.
The meeting, held at the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka around noon, focused on political stability, election security and the need for unity among parties opposed to authoritarianism.
Leaders present said the chief adviser called the talks amid growing concerns that escalating political rhetoric and violence could destabilize the pre-election environment.
The BNP delegation included standing commi...