The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Commerce and Education Adviser Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman said yesterday the Government expects BNP to play a responsible role in making a decision on their participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections on December 18.

"We want to settle all disputes through dialogue and for that we expect assistance from all quarters, " he told journalists after a meeting of four advisers assigned for ensuring positive solution of political issues at the works ministry.

When asked whether the government would take any fresh attempt for a dialogue with BNP for resolving the present stalemate, the Commerce Adviser did not give any direct answer.

"Everyone has to be responsible and come forward with a rational approach for resolving any difficulty," he added.

He, however, said the government is evaluating the overall situation and moving towards a solution. The other three advisers AF Hassan Ariff, Ghulam Qader and Anwarul Iqbal were present at the meeting.