Dhaka, Aug. 24 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said corruption is the main reason behind the current political crisis in the country.

"I am saying this very strongly- in my opinion, one of the main reasons behind Bangladesh's political crisis is corruption. Gradually, it has worsened," he said.

The BNP leader made these remarks at a discussion titled "Youth Dialogue-How Well is Social Security Protected?" held at Manik Mia Hall of the National Press Club, organized by Orpon Alok Songho. Organizers, economists, and political figures from different levels participated in the program.

He said, "Take the upazila elections for example: a chairman has been elected, but the responsibilities of the chairman and...