The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Awami League Acting General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam yesterday said they would begin reformation within the party after the Election Commission implements the Electoral Reform Law.

Ashraful Islam told this while talking to reporters after a meeting with the German Ambassador Frank Meyke at the Gulshan residence of Awami League Acting President Zillur Rahman.

"If the law is passed, reforms will take place in the parties. We have to change our party constitution. Otherwise, we will not get registered", said Ashraful.

The German envoy told reporters that Awami League was very eager to bring reform within the party.

He suggested that all the political parties should be reformed to end the political conflict in the country.

He said the German investors wanted to see a sustained democracy and political stability in Bangladesh for the sake of business.

The Awami League leader hoped the caretaker government would ensure a congenial atmosphere for reforms of political parties.

About the ongoing political dialogue, he said, "The dialogue will continue until a consensus is reached on issues including the election schedule, withdrawal of emergency, the election itself and how a favourable environment will be created."

The Awami League will talk with its 14 alliance partners before joining the dialogue to gather their opinion on different issues, Ashraful added.