The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday expressed concern over ongoing political unrest centring the upcoming parliamentary elections in January.

With the next parliamentary elections just one and a half years away, fresh debates over using the electronic voting machine in polls have taken the centre stage in the political arena of late.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has asked her party leaders and activists to remain united ahead of the next parliamentary elections and not to make any imprudent decision or walk into any trap.

Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader says BNP will participate in the next parliamentary elections without any supportive government.

Sri Lanka's former strongman Mahinda Rajapakse admits his dream of a political comeback was over after conceding defeat in parliamentary elections.

On July 26, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said 'a caretaker government is not a must for holding national election, but it has to be held under a neutral government, no matter what its name is'.

Public Administration Minister Syed Ashraful Islam says the next general election will be held under the current government as per the constitution.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia says the parliamentary polls must be held under a neutral administration as fair elections are not possible under Awami League government.