The parties can, however, “just exchange views” at the party, the Awami League general secretary says. The party secured only six out of the 300 seats while the Awami League won absolute majority with 258. The Awami League general secretary reiterated that the BNP wanted to make the election questionable but failed. If he does not join parliament, he will deprive himself and the voters," he added. Welcoming Sultan and Mukabbir’s wish, Quader said, "It’s not that parliament is starting without the BNP, but the party is pulling itself out.

Source: bd News24 January 28, 2019 22:42 UTC