We want that all the political parties will participate in the election”. Commerce Minister Ahmed’s remarks came on Thursday, when he was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the US trade show, attended by US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat. The BNP has been demanding a neutral government during the next polls after boycotting the 2014 election for the demand for a caretaker government. Speaking on Thursday, senior Cabinet member Ahmed said “In Bangladesh, the present government will remain in power and will carry out day to day activities. It is the Election Commission who will perform the responsibilities,” he said, adding that the elections would be “neutral and credible”.

Source: bd News24 March 01, 2018 09:00 UTC