Sylhet, July 25 -- e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday said his party expects visible punishment for top offenders and some basic reforms before the next national election.

Speaking at a discussion and prayer event at Sylhet Shilpakala Academy, organised to commemorate those killed and injured during the July uprising, he said the last three elections did not reflect people's will and a similar election would only bring grief to the nation.

"We want to see at least two or four top criminals punished before the next polls," he said.

Shafiqur warned that if the upcoming government fails to continue the process of justice, the youth will take to the streets again and they now know the path.

He said the ongoing struggle is not only...