United News of Bangladesh

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed said on Thursday that his party agreed with 120 out of 166 proposals sent by the National Consensus Commission, which was formed for state reform. Speaking at a dialogue with the commission on Thursday at the LD Hall in the National Parliament Building area, Oli detailed the party’s stance on the proposals. He said out of the 166 proposals, LDP agreed with 120, disagreed with 42, partially agreed with two, and found two unclear. Consensus Commission starts dialogue with political parties On constitutional reforms, LDP agreed with 51 out of 61 proposals, disagreed with 16, partially agreed with one, and found two unclear. Regarding the judiciary, the party supported 22 out of 23 proposals and partially agreed with one. For anti-corruption measures, LDP backed all 20 proposals. However, in public administration, the party agreed with 11 out of 26 proposals and disagreed with 15. On electoral reforms, LDP supported 16 out of 27 proposals while opposing 11. Oli Ahmed criticised the Election Commission's recommendations, calling them weak. He pointed out that past recommendations from dialogues with political parties should have been compiled. "No matter what steps are taken, a fair election is impossible unless two key officials cooperate – the Officer-in-Charge (OC) and the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)," he said. The meeting was led by National Consensus Commission Vice President Professor Ali Riaz, along with members Safar Raj Hossain, Emdadul Haque, Dr Iftekharuzzaman, and Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider. Consensus Commission to hold meetings with 4 political parties before Eid: Ali Riaz LDP Secretary General Redwan Ahmed and eight other party members were also present at the time.

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed on Monday warned that they would launch a movement against the interim government if it does not take steps to arrange the next national election soon. “Today we are demanding that parliamentary elections be held first. If parliamentary elections are not held, we in unison will be forced to launch a movement against this government,” he said. Food Adviser calls for action against illegal food hoarding The LDP president sounded the note of warning at a press conference at his party’s office in the capital. “Those of us who are elected after the national elections will decide when and how the local government elections will be held,” he said. Oli Ahmed said the victory (of the mass uprising) was achieved on August 5 as a result of the sacrifices of the politicians who had been in movements for over 15 years. And then when students,  people and politicians in unison took to the streets, Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee, he added. The LDP chief said they also want reforms but the nation is disappointed because the reform works have not progressed as expected.  HC affirms legitimacy of interim government, cites public consensus The nation expected a lot from the interim government, he said. He said if this situation continues, the current government will face public anger. The current government's advisers are not performing their duties properly and efforts are being made to form a new political party with state sponsorship, said Oli Ahmed. LDP Secretary General Dr Redwan Ahmed and senior leaders were present.

President of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Oli Ahmed on Sunday placed a 22-point proposal for’ restoring’ peace and good governance in the country as he expects the ‘one-party rule’ will end very soon.