Dhaka, June 11 -- Although BNP's relations with the interim government have visibly soured in recent weeks, especially over the timing of the next general election, all eyes are now on the much-hyped meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.

The meeting, scheduled to be held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on June 13, is drawing intense attention both at home and abroad and is likely to be a one-to-one discussion from 9:00am to 11:00am, local time.

Senior leaders of BNP and its alliance partners believe the talks between Prof Yunus and Tarique could prove to be a turning point in resolving political deadlock, fostering consensus and creating space for negotiation.

The meeting is...