The New Nation - Internet Edition

Habibullah Mizan

Former president Prof Dr Badruddoza Chowdhury is pursuing Gano Forum president Dr Kamal Hossain for his support to the proposal of a government of national consensus for the ten years after the next general election.

Prof B Chowdhury recently floated the idea at an Iftar party he hosted for the top politicians, diplomats and representatives of the civil society at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel. The proposal triggered mixed reactions in political circles, as BNP Secretary General Khondhakar Delwar Hossain and Awami League Acting President Zillur Rahman opposed the idea, while BNP reformist leader Mannan Bhuyian supported it.

Dr Kamal Hossain, who had a by-party contract with Bikalpadhara , did not join in the Iftar party as former president Hossain Mohammad Ershad attended it.

When contracted last night Bikalpadhara Organising Secretary Mahi B Chowdhury told The New Nation,'' Informal talks with Dr Kamal Hossain are going on.''

A joint meeting of Bikalpadhara, scheduled for September 22 at KC Memorial Clinic, will decide the issues to be discussed with Gano Forum president, he added.

It may be mentioned that the joint meeting of Bikalpadhara presidium members and advisers will coincide with a meeting of AL Central Working Committee on the same day. Bikalpadhara was a component of Al-led grand alliance before January 11 this year.