The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Commerce Adviser Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman on Wednesday said the government is committed to building confidence among all political forces through dialogue to move the country forward.

"We hope that an atmosphere of confidence would firmly be built up and we will be able to move the country forward by forging unity through the dialogue," he said at a joint press briefing after holding talks with the Unity for Political Reforms (UPR) at the Chief Adviser's Office here.

Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed was present at the dialogue in which UPR President ASM Abdur Rab led a six-member delegation of his party.

Following the talks, both the sides termed the meeting as cordial, open and fruitful and said new important issues came up for discussion during the dialog.

Dr. Hossain Zillur said the main objective of the government is to involve all political forces in the talks aiming at forging unity among all stakeholders.

Replying to a question on the release of detained BNP chief and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and her two sons, he said the government is attaching utmost importance to integrating legal procedures with humanitarian aspects to deal with the matter.

He said steps were made to release Sheikh Hasina so that she can go abroad for treatment for a particular period.

Responding to another question whether the government will sit for dialogue with the Awami League, Dr. Hossain Zillur said the government is eager to talk with all stakeholders, including the Awami League.