Speaking at a discussion at the Supreme Court Bar Association on Friday, he urged lawyers to step forward and lead the movement. “Let us forget political differences and unite for free and fair elections,” he said. He criticised the ruling Awami League, saying, “Autocracy can never continue in Bangladesh.”With only a few months remaining before the next parliamentary elections, Dr Kamal said, “This is not the time (to remain silent). The BNP and its allies are also demanding an election-time government this time, with the elections scheduled for December. Among others, Manna, lawyer Shahdeen Malik, SCBA President Zainul Abedin, and lawyer and BNP leader Khandaker Mahbub Hossain spoke at the discussion moderated by SCBA General Secretary Mahbub Uddin Khokon.

Source: bd News24 May 04, 2018 18:11 UTC