Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul said yesterday that members of the interim government do not require a "safe exit," rejecting growing speculation on the issue and instead urging national focus on escaping what he described as the "destructive state structure" left behind by the previous authoritarian regime.

"As you know, there is much talk these days about a 'safe exit.' But we, the advisers, are absolutely certain that none of us require any such exit," Asif Nazrul said. "Rather, it is the people of this country who, as a nation, need a safe exit from the destructive state structure left behind by the previous fascist regime."

He made the remarks while speaking at a national consultation ...