Dhaka, May 18 -- e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Sunday urged the government to expedite the reform process and then take steps to hold the national election as soon as possible.

"I think we shouldn't waste much time. A consensus must be reached quickly, prioritising the critical issues for political stability and a fair and proper election. Then it is necessary to arrange for an election to be held as soon as possible" he said.

The Jamaat leader made the remarks during Jamaat's second day talks with the National Consensus Commission at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

An 11-member Jamaat delegation, led by Taher, participated in the dialogue at 10:30am with National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Pr...