The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Secretary General of pro-Khaleda faction of BNP Khondoker Delwar Hossain yesterday said an elected government must run the country and a non-elected government could not stay in power for long.

He made the observation while addressing a delegation of Rajshahi Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Samity at his NAM Flat residence.

Khondoker Delwar reiterated the demand for unconditional release of two detained former premiers-Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina saying that they would accept the election result whatever the BNP or Awami League wins if the polls is held with the two leaders participating.

He, however, cautioned that any stage-managed or farcical election would not be accepted.

The BNP leader urged the lawyers' community to play their due role as they did in the past to overcome the current crisis what he termed very severe.

The lawyers' delegation was led by Rajshahi Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Samity General Secretary Advocate Enamul Huq. Among others, Rajshahi Bar Association Vice-President Ershad Ali Isha was included in the delegation.

Acting Office Secretary of BNP Rizvi Ahmed, Principal Sohrab Uddin and Maj (Retd) Akhteruzzaman were present on the occasion.