Eight parties for army deployment in polls
Most of the 10 registered political parties which have already joined the Election Commission's (EC) ongoing dialogue suggested the deployment of army and dissolution of parliament ahead of the 11th national polls.
Out of the 10 parties, eight proposed that the EC deploy the army during the next election, while one party (Bangladesh Sangskritik Muktijot) suggested that the army can be engaged, if necessary. The remaining one party (Islamic Front Bangladesh) is silent over the issue.
About the dissolution of parliament, seven parties recommended that parliament be dissolved ahead of the polls, while three others -- Muktijot, Bangladesh Islamic Front and Bangladesh Kalyan Party -- is mum about it.
The EC on August 24 started its dialogue with 40 registered political parties to receive their opinions over its preparation for the next parliamentary elections likely to be held in December 2018.
So far, 10 parties joined the dialogue -- five each in the first phase (Aug 24 to Aug 30) and second phase (Sept 10 to Sept 14). Two parties did not take part in the talks.
The third phase of dialogue with eight other political parties will begin today. And the ongoing talks will end by October as per the EC's existing plan.
About the election-time government, three parties proposed installation of election-time non-partisan government, while five others suggested bringing some key ministries, including the public administration, home and local government ministries
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