The Awami League leader made the statement at a press briefing at the party president’s political office in the capital’s Dhanmondi area around noon on Tuesday. “I feel the BNP secretary general will take oath as an MP after not being able to take pressure from the people (in his constituency) who had voted for him in the 11th general election. Jatiya Oikya Front boycotted the oath-taking ceremony alleging vote rigging, while Gono Forum leader Sultan Mansur decided to take the oath. Rejecting BNP's allegation that the Awami League bribed Jatiya Oikya Front candidates, Quader said: "We could not give money to party candidates. Meanwhile, Awami League started selling nomination papers to aspirants vying for the position of upazila vice chairman and reserved vice chairman from Tuesday morning.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 05, 2019 10:30 UTC