Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Sunday hoped that all the political parties of the country will take part in the next general election, to be held after the end of the incumbent government's tenure.
"Bangladesh is a democratic country and the election is a very normal matter for a country like this. The next general election will be held at the right time and in the right way as per the constitution," he said.
The law minister said this while talking to newsmen at his office after exchanging New Year greetings with the officials and the staff of the ministry, an official release said.
Anisul Huq further said the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is earnestly trying to strengthen the base of the country's democracy and institutionalise the democracy, adding, "Legal actions will be taken against those who will try to hamper the people's voting rights. If any party tries to create anarchy in the country, it will not be tolerated."
"We would try to deliver on the pledges we made to the people. Our job is to give priority to the development of the people and make Bangladesh a smart country by 2041," he added.
Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division Secretary Moinul Kabir and Law and Justice Division Secretary Golam Sarwar were present on the occasion, among others.
