BNP's condition to join polls goes against constitution: Quader

The condition placed by BNP to take part in the election goes against the country's constitution, said Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.

The AL leader made the statement at the Setu Bhaban in the city's Banani area on Thursday afternoon.

Quader said that the foreigners have no comment over the party's (BNP) caretaker government or one-point demand.

AL has only one point that is the elections will be held as per the constitution under the Election Commission (EC) in Sheikh Hasina's tenure, he added.

Earlier in the day, British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke paid a courtesy call on AL General Secretary Obaidul Quader at the Setu Bhaban.

According to Quader, the meeting covered the general election process, the duties of the election-time government, and potential interactions with the opposition parties. 

The British high commissioner demanded that the elections be inclusive, free, fair, and peaceful, he continued.

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