UNB, Dhaka

Law Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul Tuesday said that the people of Bangladesh will decide whether the Awami League and its 14-party alliance should be allowed to contest in the national election.

Speaking to reporters after a morning meeting with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk, the adviser underscored the public’s role in determining election eligibility for parties accused of blatant human rights violations.

“It’s ultimately up to the people to decide whether this party that has shown no remorse for genocide, should be allowed to contest before facing justice,” he said in response to a question.

The law adviser also noted that trial must precede any conclusive decision on Awami League’s eligibility for election.