M Humayun Kabir of DOT
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said those, who were elected members of parliament in the last general election from 14-party alliance, will be given tickets for contesting the upcoming 11th parliamentary polls too.
Quader, also the minister for road transport and bridges, came up with the announcement at a press conference at his Secretariat office on Sunday, reports Daily Sun.
When asked about BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s possibility of running in the election, he said a fugitive convict cannot participate in polls.
“We’re observing election commission’s decision about Tarique,” he said.
The minister said this year’s election will be more transparent than previous polls.
“Elections in many countries face questions, but our election will be held in free, fair and neutral manner,” he said.