Dhaka, July 13 -- Several political party leaders have expressed support for the implementation of the Proportional Representation (PR) system, claiming that it would more accurately reflect public opinion in elections and reduce post-election political crises, the influence of muscle power, and the dominance of black money. They also believe that such a system would foster political tolerance and create a more balanced political environment.
These remarks were made during a roundtable discussion titled "Necessary State Reforms, Justice for War Crimes, and the Electoral System for a New Bangladesh after the People's Uprising" held in the capital's Bijoynagar area on Saturday.
The event was organized by the Islamic Andolon Bangladesh (Isla...