CPB, BSD form new alliance
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) yesterday formed a new platform to strengthen democracy and ensure rights of people in the country.
Leaders of the platform named "Leftist Democratic Alternative Force", said it will work for materialising its 15-point agenda including democratisation of the constitution according to spirit of the country's Liberation War.
The platform was announced at a joint press conference at "Mukti Bhaban" in the capital.
According to the leaders, working for ensuring the trial and punishment of the war crime suspects is one of the main agenda of the platform.
The leaders suggested holding of national elections for two more terms under the caretaker government system following the apex court's order for the shake of political stability in the country.
“We think the national elections should be held under the caretaker government system for next two terms to make the elections credible and acceptable to all” said CPB General Secretary Mujahidul Islam Selim.
It will hold a protest rally in front of the National Press Club to enforce its agenda on July 14.
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