Dhaka, June 7 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that April is not suitable for holding the national election and December would be the most appropriate time.

"April is not appropriate for holding an election in Bangladesh. There is intense heat and the possibility of storms and heavy rains at that time. April will also come just after Ramadan, and public examinations are scheduled during that time," he said.

Talking to reporters after paying homage to BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, Fakhrul also pointed out the difficulty of conducting election campaigns during the month of fasting. "Campaigning during Ramadan is extremely difficult."

He said their party does not think the government has taken the decision...