Dhaka, May 29 -- BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon the party's youth wings to begin preparations for a national election by December, accusing the interim government of intentionally stalling the electoral process under the pretext of reforms.
Speaking virtually at a large youth rally jointly organised by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal in front of the BNP's central office in Nayapaltan, Rahman said: "In the past, caretaker governments held elections within three months. But now, even after 10 months, no specific date has been announced. We want a government elected by the people and accountable to them. The next election must be held by December. Start preparing now."
He alleged that delays i...