Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- BNP senior leader Hafizuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the demand for proportional representation (PR) in the next national election is aimed at creating a weak government in the country.

"Demanding proportional representation (PR) essentially means demanding a weak government--such unrealistic plans are being made to bring persons who are not fit to be representatives of the people into the National Parliament," he said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking at a discussion marking the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Labour Party at Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU).

In an oblique reference to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, he alleged that the party is pushing for PR to delay the election and to ensure a we...