BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has commented that no reform will work unless there is a change in the country's political culture.
He made these remarks on Saturday evening (March 15) while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion and iftar gathering organized by the Institute of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) at the IEB auditorium in Chittagong.
Amir Khasru Mahmud said, "We need to bring a change in the culture of politics. Even if there are differing opinions, there must be mutual tolerance and respect."
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Emphasizing the importance of creating a level playing field in all sectors for everyone in the country, Amir Khasru said, "As soon as possible, we need to conduct elections to elect representatives of the people and restore people's ownership. Every day is passing by in a country without democracy. Every day goes by where there is no representation of the people and no feedback from the people."
He added, "Democratic order cannot be restored without the support, representation, and elections of the people."
The event, chaired by Monzur Khorshed Alam, President of the IEB Chittagong Center, also featured speeches from Engineer Selim Mohammad Jan-e Alam, President of IEB, and Zahidul Karim Kochi, General Secretary of Chittagong Press Club.