Staff Reporter:
Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said that even though administrators have been appointed, local government elections will be held at the right time.
He said according to the established government procedures, some local bodies’ terms yet to end while some of have expired. We will make arrangements to hold these elections at an appropriate time. How-ever, undoubtedly, these elections will be given priority,” he said.
The minister made these remarks in response to journalists’ questions about whether local government elections are being delayed due to the appointment of administrators in 6 city corporations.
Fakhrul arrived at the BNP central office in Naya Paltan at 10:30 am yesterday. He exchanged greetings with leaders, activists, supporters, and office staff. This was his first visit to the BNP office since taking charge as the Local Government Minister.
In response to a question about the qualification for party candidates of women’s reserved seats in Par-liament, the BNP Secretary General said, “ The qualification for candidacy will be adherence to the par-ty’s ideals and principles; there must be involvement with the people, a close connection, and sacrifice for the party
When asked whether two members of the same family would be considered for nominations in women’s reserved seats, Mirza Fakhrul said, “Nothing can be said about this right now. No decision has been made on this matter.”
When asked for his reaction regarding Awami League offices reportedly being opened in many places, the BNP Secretary General said, “We don’t want this since legally its activities are prohibited, it will be viewed that way everywhere.”
Standing in the office’s press conference room, he spoke with journalists and answered various questions.
BNP assistant Office Secretary Munir Hossain, Tariqul Islam Tenzing, Executive Committee member Salah Uddin, BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan, Hindu Buddhist Christian Welfare Front Vice Chairman Tapan Kumar Majumder, among others, were present.
