Bangladesh, Jan. 19 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday said the problem over the date of elections to two Dhaka city corporations was created due to the incompetence of the Election Commission (EC).

"By fixing the election date on a day of a major puja of the Hindu community members, the Election Commission has exposed that it's dysfunctional, it has no ability to conduct an election," he said.

Talking to reporters after placing wreaths at BNP founder Ziaur Rahman's grave, Fakhrul further said, "A genuine problem was created over the voting date due to the incompetence of the Election Commission as the election centres are set up where the puja is held."

BNP leaders and activists, led by Fakhrul, paid homage...