DHAKA, Nov 8, 2023 (BSS) - BNP Vice-Chairman Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed
today said BNP should join the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections and
find an alternative to caretaker government system.

"BNP should go to the elections with the mediation of the United States, the
United Kingdom and the European Union," he said at a press conference here.

Referring to BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, Major Hafiz said, "You
should reform the party. This is not the right way to run a political party".

It is not possible to oust a government by just chanting slogans on the
streets, he said, adding that BNP's connection with the international
community is very weak, the party should think about how to go to the
elections with international community support.

The BNP vice-chairman requested the Prime Minister to arrange free and fair
elections and said if BNP does not take part in the polls, the national
elections will be held in the same way as the elections were held in
Brahmanbaria and Lakshmipur.

He requested the Prime Minister and BNP to find a way to reconciliation for
fair elections.

Major Hafiz thought that there are none in BNP who can speak the truth.
Saifur Rahman used to speak the truth in front of Khaleda Zia, he added.

Speaking about his position in BNP, he said, "Three years ago in 2020, I was
accused of violating party discipline. I gave written reply. But in the last
three years it was not informed whether my statement was acceptable or not".

Referring to his physical illness, he said, "I have been taking treatment for
several months. I will go abroad again for treatment. I have lost interest in
politics due to physical sickness. I am staying far away from politics".