The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

BNP secretary general Khandaker Delwar Hossain left here Sunday night for Singapore for medical treatment.

Delwar who is suffering from various health complications, including heart ailment, will undergo his medical checkup at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

Delwar's wife also left with him for her heart treatment.

Acting BNP office secretary Rizvi Ahmed told reporters that Delwar would return home after a week.

In reply to a question, he said BNP wants to sit with the government

for dialogue under the leadership of detained party chairperson Khaleda Zia. He demanded release of Begum Zia and her two sons.

Rizvi said BNP wants the general election first ahead of local body elections. "There will be no election ahead of the parliamentary polls," he said urging the Election Commission to invite Khandaker Delwar Hossain for dialogue.