Staff Correspondent
\nRoad Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Thursday said that both the European Union (EU) and his party want an inclusive election that will be free and fair.\u201cThe European Union wants to see a participatory national election. Awami League also wants a good, fair election that will be free of issues. However, BNP is trying to use tactics out of fear of losing the election,\u201d Quader said at a briefing after a meeting with heads of missions of European countries in Dhaka this morning.
\nThe EU diplomats met the Awami League general secretary as part of EU’s engagement with political parties ahead of the parliamentary election.
\nSaying that BNP is attempting to come to power \u201crelying on arson attacks, terrorism and through destabilizing the country,\u201d Quader added, \u201cBNP does not believe in dialogue. They did not participate in dialogues with the president and the Election Commission.\u201d
\nAwami League does not follow anyone’s orders; rather it only goes by the constitution, the minister asserted.
\n\u201cBNP goes to embassies covertly, without informing anyone, but Awami League has come after being invited,\u201d he said, adding that meaningful discussions were held on various issues including election and international trade.
\nQuoting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Quader said: \u201cThe upcoming election will be credible, fair and free. The Election Commission will play an independent and authoritative role. Sheikh Hasina’s government will provide all kinds of support to the Election Commission.\u201d
\nRepresentatives from seven European Union countries were present at the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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