BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir talks at a program held at the National Press Club, Dhaka, on April 30, 2018 Dhaka TribuneWhen asked whether Fakhrul will take his oath any time in the near future, he said it will be decided by the partyBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said his decision to not take oath as an MP was part of his party's political strategy, and the decision came from the party. Replying to another question, Fakhrul said the four others who took their oaths as MPs, on Monday, did so upon the party's directives. When asked whether Fakhrul will take his oath any time in the near future, he said it will be decided by the party as well. Also Read- BNP declares it will go to parliamentThe secretary general said BNP's space for practicing democracy was narrowing, which prompted them to enter the parliament. The government "forced" the BNP lawmakers to take a U-turn, despite deciding to not take oaths in the past, Fakhrul said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 30, 2019 08:24 UTC