The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Gano Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said the people would have to be integrated in the process of facing national challenges.

"Expectation of all is an elected parliament through fair polls. We want multi-party democracy, but it needs to have democracy within the parties." he said while addressing a civic meeting entitled 'National Unity in Facing National Challenges', organized by the party at the Institution of Engineers here.

Former Adviser of Caretaker Government Advocate Sultana Kamal, former ambassador CM Morshed, Gano Forum General Secretary Saifuddin Ahmed Manik, Samajik Andolon chairman Ajoy Roy and United Lawyers' Council leader Advocate Subrata Chowdhury took part in the discussion, among others.

Dr. Kamal Hossain said the nomination of candidates to take part in the polls should be made transparent and in a democratic process.

Besides, he urged the government to provide the farmers with necessary fertilizers for cultivation of boro and potato crops. He also called for various steps including rehabilitation of the cyclone-hit people and sanctioning loans for them to bring dynamism in economy.

The Gano Forum chief also demanded trial of the war criminals as he said that there should not be any concession in this regard in trying these elements including militants and terrorists.

Dr Kamal Hossain urged the people to raise their voice against criminalization of politics in the country.