Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday (May 25) said political parties have expressed their support for the steps taken by the interim government, including reforms. Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus held meetings with 20 leaders of political parties for the second day on Sunday. The Press Secretary briefed reporters in front of the state guest house Jamuna in Dhaka on Sunday (May 25) night after the meetings.
Shafiqul Alam said the Chief Adviser discussed various issues, including elections and progress of reforms, with the political parties. He said the Chief Adviser has informed the political parties that the elections will be held between December and June next.
Muhammad Yunus assured that the polls will be held by Jun 30 next and the political leaders expressed their satisfaction over it, he said.
The press secretary said the Chief Adviser mentioned in the meeting with the political parties, "We are in a big war-like situation. After the Awami League's activities were banned, attempts are on to destabilize us in various ways. We have to get out of this situation".
On elections, he said, Dr. Yunus told the political leaders, "I will feel guilty if I cannot hold a fair election".
Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretaries Abul Kalam Azad Majumder and Apurba Jahangir were also present at the briefing.
