, May 22 -- BNP on Thursday issued a stark warning that it may be forced to reconsider its cooperation with the interim government if a specific roadmap for holding the next general election within December next is not announced immediately.

Speaking at a press conference, BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain also urged the interim government to immediately relieve certain 'controversial advisors', including those who allegedly have affiliations with a newly formed political party and the National Security Adviser, for the sake of neutrality and the government's reputation.

"The highest priority now is to establish an elected political government as soon as possible in accordance with the aspirations of the peopl...