Dhaka, June 15 -- BNP Joint Secretary General Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anne on Sunday called upon all political parties to stay united for the sake of democracy and rebuilding Bangladesh, instead of creating unnecessary debate over the recent meeting between Prof Muhammad Yunus and Tarique Rahman in London.

"Some people were objecting to this meeting, but I think it does not go with the spirit of democracy. It is not justified. There is still time. I believe every party should come together in the greater interest of democracy," he said while speaking at a milad and doa mahfil.

Jatiyatabadi Ulema Dal organised the programme on the ground floor of BNP's Nayapaltan central office, seeking the complete recovery of party Chairperson Khaleda Zi...