DHAKA: BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the existing Election Commission is filled with incompetent people claiming it is not their job to bring unity among political parties ahead of election.

He made the remark while speaking in a meeting organized by National Democratic Party (NDP) at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) auditorium on Friday (Aug 18).

Fakhrul said, “All political parties gave their suggestions and statements prior to forming the Election Commission but it was all for show. None of the opposition’s suggestions were even considered. Now the EC is saying it not their job to mediate between political parties to form unity.”

Alleging that the EC is biased towards the ruling party, he said it was a mistake to think EC will be able to bring positive outcomes as it is filled with ineligible men.

Referring to the Supreme Court verdict that scrapped the 16th constitutional amendment, Fakhrul said, “We have a lack of courageous people in our country who can speak against the people in power. However, bold man like the Chief Justice SK Sinha has shown such audacity. Even though the judiciary is the most powerful branch of government, it is still tough to speak against the ruling party men.” 

BDST: 1815 HRS, AUG 18, 2017
AP