File photo of Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader Dhaka TribuneBNP organized a 'black-band' program on Wednesday demanding re-election, rejecting the outcome of the December 30 pollsAwami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said the BNP should wear black badges due to their poor defeat in the 11th general election. He made the remark at a press conference held at the Awami League president’s political office in Dhanmondi on Wednesday. BNP organized a “black-band” program on Wednesday demanding re-election, rejecting the outcome of the December 30 polls. When asked to comment on the matter, Obaidul said: “They should sport black badges for their defeat in the election. So, until the submission of the nomination papers, it cannot be said.”“I do not know about the BNP's stand, but many of them could contest independently,” said Obaidul Quader.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2019 13:41 UTC