"Only those who believe in the spirit of liberation and Islamic values will be able to join this alliance. The Jatiya Party took part in the 2008 national election as a partner in the Awami League-led Grand Alliance. Ershad is now a special envoy to the prime minister while his wife Raushon Ershad, the party's senior co-chairman, is leader of the opposition. >>The Jatiya Party (JP) chief said the new alliance is based on 'three core principles.' >>According to Ershad, these parties will take part in the next national election as a coalition.

Source: bd News24 May 07, 2017 07:22 UTC