All possible with open-minded talks: Kamal

All possible with open-minded talks: Kamal

Dhaka, Nov 2 (Just News): Everything is possible if talks are held with an open mind, Gono Forum President Dr Kamal Hossain, also a senior leader of Jatiya Oikyafront, said today.

Dr Kamal made the statement at a programme at Gono Forum’s office; what is believed to be an oblique reference to last night’s dialogue with Awami League.

The process to open dialogues is going on," Dr Kamal said.

Yesterday, Dr Kamal led 20-member team had a discussion with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, president of the ruling Awami League, at the Gono Bhaban.

The dialogue was focused on reaching a consensus over holding the next general election in a fair, credible and inclusive manner.

After the three-and-half hour long talks, Dr Kamal Hossain said they found no specific solution in prime minister’s speech.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said his party was not satisfied with how the talks went.

JSD President ASM Abdur Rab said their movement would continue to realise their seven-point demand.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said they would not go beyond the constitution.

He also said that the PM assured the Oikyafront leaders that the next national election would be held in a free, fair and neutral manner.

The door will remain open for any further dialogues to find a solution to the political crisis over the upcoming national election, he added.

However, Oikyafront leaders said chances of more talks were slim.

(Justnews/ys/2300hr)