AL not looking for foreign prescription ahead of polls: Quader

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said that his party is not looking for any foreign prescription ahead of the upcoming general election.

"As a traditional democratic political party, we pay heed to the people's pressure. We will nourish our democracy. No one is flawless. We and the entire world know about the real faces of democracy and election of those countries who are advising us. We don't need their advice," Quader said.

Quader, also road transport and bridges minister, came up with the remarks while conducting a leaflet distribution campaign in the city's New Market area to make the party's programme on March 7 successful, reports the Bangla daily Prothom Alo.

Quader said his government is stepping forward towards holding a free and fair general election according to the constitution.

"It is not a matter who puts pressure on us in this regard," he added.

Quader warned BNP that the law enforcement agencies would take necessary measurers if the party carries out any sort of violence in the name of movement, reports BSS

"We would face BNP's strategy of movement politically, if it remains political. If the party carries out violence and sabotage in the name of movement, the law enforcement agencies would take necessary actions to protect the life and property of people," he said.

The minister said: "We are stepping forward for holding the next general election in a free, fair and neutral manner in line with the constitution so that it can be acceptable to all."

He said the election would be held as per the constitution and democracy will keep going forward.

Quader said they are not looking for 'advice' of others rather "we want a fair election".