Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Thursday that the United Nations has no effectiveness in dealing with real issues like conflicts in Sudan or in Gaza.

He made the remarks while talking to reporters at the Road Transport and Highways Division in the Secretariat.

Regarding the UN's statement on the political violence on Oct 28, Quader said they have been misled in the statement. “We want to say that this is not the right time for the United Nations to pay heed to Bangladesh.”

“Sudan is being divided into two. What is happening in Palestine today? Is anyone listening to what the United Nations says about Gaza?”

The United Nations is only in the name, it has no function in reality, said Quader, also the road, transport and bridges minister.

“An incident has happened here regarding the election of Bangladesh. Different kinds of information can be passed on. But it does not harm them (the UN). In reality, the world forum cannot play an effective role in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Sudan which are their major responsibilities,” Quader said.

Quader pointed out that the United Nations has no other role in the world except to say some good words.

“The situation of climate is worsening. The Secretary General of the United Nations sometimes speaks sweetly in beautiful language. We don't know that they have any role other than to say good words. They are worried about Bangladesh, but we are doing very well,” he said.

When asked whether the country is moving towards another election without the BNP, the minister said, “I don't know.” “The BNP has the right to join the elections. If they don't participate in the election, it’s up to them,” he added.

“My point is that the constitution of Bangladesh is not changing. Our election, our democracy will continue as per the constitution. It doesn't matter who comes or who doesn't come,” the AL leader said.