He replies by saying local elections would be held on time
June 15, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has dodged a direct question in parliament on whether members of the Awami League would be allowed to participate in local government elections.
The issue was raised by Brahmanbaria-2 lawmaker Rumeen Farhana on Monday during discussion on a cut motion over grants for the Local Government Division in the 2025–26 supplementary budget.
Information Advisor Zahed stresses that anyone can participate in the elections, as long as eligibility criteria are met
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