Release Khaleda to create talks atmosphere

BNP Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain yesterday reiterated the demand for immediate release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia to make way for joining the dialogue with the government and the general election.
Delwar said BNP is a pro-election party and wants to participate in the general election.
“But, the atmosphere for the dialogue and the election must be created by releasing Khaleda Zia and her two sons,” he said.
He said BNP leaders and workers and the people in general are demanding release of Khaleda Zia the why Sheikh Hasina was freed.
Delwar alleged the government wants to destroy the nationalist forces to implement its “blueprint”.
“Today, people have understood the government's conspiracy and blueprint,” he said, adding, “The four-party alliance along with the people will face all the conspiracies.”
About the local elections, the BNP secretary general said the decision of the four-party alliance remains unchanged and disciplinary action will be taken against those who will participate in the election.
Earlier, Prof Abdul Mannan Khan, a former Chhatra Union leader from Shibpur, joined the BNP formally.