Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
An election without any competition will not be acceptable at home or abroad.
Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?
A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.
BNP this morning started a three-hour token hunger strike in the capital demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's unconditional release from jail and advanced treatment abroad
The way the AL-led government has been handling Khaleda Zia's treatment issue lacks political courtesy and reeks of vengeance.
She needs liver transplant immediately and this facility is not available in Bangladesh, doctor said.
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government has not held any discussion with the BNP about permitting the party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia to travel abroad for medical treatment under any condition.
It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.
Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
An election without any competition will not be acceptable at home or abroad.
Can Bangladesh be rid of the recurring cycle of violence?
A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.
BNP this morning started a three-hour token hunger strike in the capital demanding its Chairperson Khaleda Zia's unconditional release from jail and advanced treatment abroad
The way the AL-led government has been handling Khaleda Zia's treatment issue lacks political courtesy and reeks of vengeance.
She needs liver transplant immediately and this facility is not available in Bangladesh, doctor said.
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government has not held any discussion with the BNP about permitting the party's Chairperson Khaleda Zia to travel abroad for medical treatment under any condition.
It is hard to discard the notion that politics played no part in this decision from the government.
The law ministry has given its opinion denying BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia permission to go abroad for treatment