International Minister AK Abdul Momen held a gathering with the EU election professional group at his residence in Dhopadighir Par space of Sylhet metropolis on Wednesday (December 27) night time.
The delegation included EU human rights professional Rebecca Cox and media professional Charlot Schoubis. The delegation requested varied questions within the assembly, which had been answered by the international minister. Nevertheless, the EU delegation didn’t categorical its opinion on the election.
After the assembly, in response to the questions of the journalists, the international minister mentioned, we mentioned – since we wish a balanced international coverage, many international locations are pulling us. There we’ve an issue. We do not need to be a nuisance. We’re an impartial nation. We wish free and honest (elections).
Mentioning that many large countries want to sell many things to Bangladesh, the minister mentioned, we solely do what is sweet for the individuals of our nation. They need to forcefully promote issues, we do not purchase. That is why they’re considerably sad with us. Then they provide you with varied excuses.
Concerning the arrest of BNP leaders and employees, Momen mentioned, we’ve not arrested any leaders and employees. Solely those that are concerned in terrorism, whose footage are caught on CCTV cameras, have been arrested. Not a single particular person was arrested for purely political causes. There are numerous BNP leaders, who’re concerned in terrorism, setting fires or ordering automobiles to be set on fireplace, they’ve been recognized.
Referring to the tolerant election atmosphere in Sylhet, Momen additionally mentioned that every one the candidates in Sylhet are operating their marketing campaign based on the election guidelines. Nobody is stopping anybody. Sylhet has a practice of political tolerance.
