No dialogue after Nov 7: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Saturday that no dialogue will be held after November 7 as the time of announcement of eleventh national election schedule is nearer.
"We would not continue talks till November 8," the senior AL leader told this to newsmen after placing wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu.
Earlier on Friday, the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met with representatives from the Bikalpadhara and the Jukto Front
Obaidul Quader had previously invited other political parties for talks and said the door was open until Nov 8.
But he said today that the party had to bring the deadline forward.
According to bdnews24.com reports, the Election Commission met with the president on Thursday, the first day of the talks.
Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has said that the commission will decide when to announce the schedule at the meeting on Sunday, Nov 4.
Asked about the BNP’s dissatisfaction with the talks Quader said:
“Not everyone will be satisfied. Whether the BNP is satisfied or not, we should consider the words of the leader of their alliance (Kamal Hossain). He said it was a good discussion. Let us leave it at that.”
“The Bikalpadhara delegation made a similar statement … Our leader has agreed to some of their demands. Those that will not go against the constitution.”
“The prime minister has also said that she would request the honourable president to speak to the Election Commission regarding some of the demands raised by the Bikalpadhara.”
The Awami League wants and expects the participation of all registered parties in the polls, Quader said.
