Govt alone cannot decide to ban Awami League: Adviser Mahfuj
The government believes that it cannot take this decision [banning the Awami League] alone without consulting political parties, domestic and foreign partners, he says
The government alone cannot decide to ban Awami League without consulting all relevant stakeholders, said Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam today (2 April).
"The government believes that it cannot take this decision [banning the Awami League] alone without consulting political parties, domestic and foreign partners," the adviser told journalists after visiting the Purba Narayanpur Islamia Junior Dakhil Madrasa at Isapur union of Lakshmipur's Ramganj upazila.
"While the public has been demanding the ban, the government will decide on this after thorough discussions and consultations with all," he added.
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Earlier, he met with his family and paid respects at the graves of his grandparents.
Speaking on the next general elections, Mahfuj said Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus had assured that elections would be held between December of this year and June 2026, depending on the extent and nature of electoral reforms.
"There is no ambiguity regarding the elections. It will take place within the given timeline, either in December or June. Political parties should prepare accordingly."
About the Media Reform Commission, Mahfuj said the recommendations of the commission will be reviewed involving all stakeholders. "We will reform how much we can during the current interim government's tenure. Specifically, the issue of media workers' wages and benefits is on the top of the priority. There is also the issue of ownership. These are being reviewed."
Mahfuj's father, also Organizing Secretary of Isapur Union BNP, Azizur Rahman Bachchu Molla, Organiser of the National Citizens Party (NCP) Hamza Mahbub and Convener of Lakshmipur District Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Arman Hossain, Spokesperson Bayezid Hossain, and Chief Organiser Saiful Islam Murad were present on the occasion.
Later, the information adviser exchanged views with local administration and dignitaries at Upazila Parishad Hall Room. Prior to this, Mahfuj joined a social programme at the Ramganj Government College ground.
He also exchanged views with local people at his Majupur village home in Lamchar.
