Dhaka, May 24 -- Though the party placed its demand for a specific election roadmap again alongside the trial of fascists and completion of reforms, the party leaders said they did not receive any assurance about it during their meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Yunus on Saturday.

"Reform, trial [of fascists] and election came up for discussions at the meeting. We said these things are mutually exclusive," said BNP Standing Committee member Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after an over hour-long meeting with the Chief Adviser at his official residence, Jamuna.

Replying to a question on whether they get any response regarding a specific election timeframe, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahudd...