BNP’s Salahuddin says people must decide on proportional representation system

Senior BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmad has emphasised that the decision on whether Bangladesh should adopt a proportional representation electoral system must ultimately rest with the people. Speaking at an event on Saturday, the party’s Standing Committee member said political movements and negotiations on the same issue may appear contradictory. “Some are saying they want PR. Fine, but if it is to be implemented, it has to be decided by the people,” he said, adding that a few marches or rallies do not establish PR. “If both table discussion and street protests take place on the same issue, that is contradictory. Some say they want PR… fine. If PR is to be implemented, it will be decided by the people. Urging...