Magura, Oct. 24 -- There is no local or international pressure on the government to bring the ousted Awami League (AL) into the electoral race, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Friday.

Talking to reporters after placing a wreath at the July Memorial along the banks of the Nabaganga River in Magura Sadar, he said the Election Commission has repeatedly stated that the AL will not be able to participate in the upcoming national polls.

He said everyone is questioning the atrocities committed by the AL during July and August, when hundreds of students and ordinary people were killed.

"Even after so many deaths, the AL has shown no remorse," he said.

Referring to previous elections, Shafiqul said the Representation of t...