Talking to reporters at Zia International Airport on his return from the UK, he said the demand for reforms is now a demand of the masses, which the government cannot ignore. People would not accept a 'stage-managed election', he added.

Badruddoza called on the ruling party to hold talks at the secretary general level without wasting time.

He also said all expatriates should be included in the voter list. The views of Bangladeshi expatriates spread all over the world cannot be neglected. They send home foreign exchange triple the amount the government receives in aid every year, he added.

During his six-day visit to the UK, Badruddoza attended a luncheon meeting at Brick Lane aimed at raising funds for Bikalpa Dhara.