Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Wednesday reiterated that the next parliamentary elections would be held under the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government as per the Constitution.
He said, "One dream of BNP has died and now it is dreaming of another. What are you (BNP leaders) dreaming of? Is it Sheikh Hasina's resignation? They (BNP) have one-point demand. We too have one-point demand, our one-point demand is that the next election must be held as per constitution, keeping Sheikh Hasina in power."
Quader made the remarks while addressing a rally in front of Baitul Mukarram South Gate in the afternoon, protesting BNP's terrorism and anarchy.
Dhaka South and North City units of Awami League jointly organised the peace rally.
Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, said, "BNP's one-point demand is the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. Our one-point is that there will be no election without Sheikh Hasina," reports BSS.
BNP leaders know that they will be defeated in the elections and they will be washed away by the popularity of Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, he said.
"So they envy Sheikh Hasina...Sheikh Hasina's mistake is that she is committed to building Smart Bangladesh by 2041."
The senior leader of the party said foreigners want free and fair elections in Bangladesh and the Awami League wants it too, but any party, which would try to halt polls, will be resisted.
The ruling Awami League will not obstruct anyone's programme but it will resist all hurdles against holding of free and fair elections, he added.
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