Govt may allow parties to hold councils despite ban on politics
2 advisers say
Staff Correspondent
The caretaker government may consider allowing political parties to hold their council sessions despite the ban on politics."If the political parties want to hold their councils, they can seek government permission, and then the government will consider if the ban on indoor politics can be lifted," said Communications Adviser Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin yesterday. Law Adviser Mainul Hosein also emphasised that the government will consider the matter. He, however, said he thinks that the political parties will not seek the government's permission soon. The two advisers were talking to reporters regarding the caretaker government's standpoint about the ongoing reform initiatives in major political parties. Hailing the BNP's reform proposals, Mainul said, "They have initiated reforms under pressure of the current situation, not for our pressure."
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