, Nov. 20 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said that only a caretaker government can ensure a free and fair national election, welcoming the restoration of the system as a positive development.

Speaking to reporters after an event at Dhaka University on Thursday morning, Khosru said elections held under caretaker administrations in the past were "comparatively more acceptable," adding that any limitations in the system could be resolved through reforms.

"The most important thing is that there is a national consensus on the caretaker government. People have confidence in elections conducted under such a non-elected administration," he said.

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