While pressing for extradition, Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stressed that Bangladesh seeks balanced diplomatic ties with regional partners, including India.
Former prime minister alleges widespread irregularities, intimidation of Awami League supporters and minorities, and cites just 14.96% turnout to call for cancellation of the poll
The BNP, a seasoned political force with past stints in power, was expected to dominate in the absence of the Awami League. However, the Jamaat is positioning itself as a formidable challenger.
Hasina claimed that Yunus- led government deliberately disenfranchised millions of her supporters by excluding her party, the former ruling Awami League from the election.
In a statement issued in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said her remarks could affect the country's political stability ahead of the general elections scheduled to be held on February 12.
