Politicians should respect each other's opinion: President

On Monday (January 3), President M Abdul Hamid urged all political parties to be respectful to each other's opinion with utmost tolerance to flourish democracy. 

He made the call as he held talks with Ganatantri Party and Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon at Bangabhaban.

"It is an imperative to build a culture of consensus in politics" for betterment of the country and its people, the President told politicians.

President Hamid held separate talks with the Ganatantri Party and the Bangladesh Khilafah Andolon on the right day of the ongoing dialogue with the political parties aimed at forming an independent, impartial and acceptable Election Commission (EC). 

During the talks at Bangabhaban's Durbar Hall, the President said it is mandatory to reflect the principles and ideals while managing the party to ensure development of healthy politics.