Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the Bangladesh people would not accept any move even taken from abroad to hamper the elections, reiterating her government’s commitment to hold next polls in a free and fair manner.
“Awami League will come to power again if the countrymen voted for it. But, the people will not accept any move even taken from abroad to hinder the election,” she told a press conference at Bangladesh Mission here.
Prime Minister’s Speechwriter Md Nazrul Islam moderated the press conference organised to brief media on PM’s visit to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The prime minister said her party believes in the power of the people reposed in them in accordance with article 7 of the Constitution.
In case of any move to thwart elections, she said the people of Bangladesh will also impose restrictions on them who will take such initiative.
About fresh visa restrictions, the premier said that she hoped the visa restrictions will be applicable including the opposition in any move to thwart the election.
She said the next general elections will be held in a proper manner if the BNP alliance doesn’t carry out any arson attack likewise 2013-14 aimed at foiling the polls.
The premier expressed her hope that the country that has imposed visa restriction will consider the issue from both sides or neutrally.বিস্তারিত