Your only mandate is to hold a general election: Salahuddin Ahmed to Yunus

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed warned Dr Yunus, urging him to uphold his promise of holding a free and fair election by December. 

Addressing the head of the interim government, Salahuddin Ahmed said, "Do you want there to be any conflict or misunderstanding between us regarding the election? Do you want the people of this country to march toward the Jamuna? I want to issue a warning to Professor Dr Yunus — you are a globally renowned and respected figure. With that respect, you must organise a free and fair election in Bangladesh by December, as you promised us. Reform and justice are ongoing processes — they will continue regardless of who is in power. Do not make democracy in Bangladesh thorny and obstructed indefinitely by using justice and reform as excuses."

He made these remarks on Saturday as the chief guest at a rally titled “Establishing the Rights of Youth” held at the Circuit House grounds in Khulna.

The event was organised by BNP’s student, youth, and volunteer wings — Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal, and Swechchhasebak Dal — and was attended by a large number of leaders and activists from the Khulna and Barisal divisions.