Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday had telephone conversations with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman and National Citizen Party chief Nahid Islam, and called on everyone to work together to fulfill the expectations of the people of Bangladesh.

He thanked them for playing a responsible role after the election and expressed optimism that the political parties would continue to play a similarly cooperative and positive role in the future to continue the democratic trend.

He first spoke to Tarique Rahman and congratulated his party on its victory with a huge majority, said the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

The Chief Adviser congratulated and expressed his gratitude to Tarique Rahman, Shafiqur Rahman and Nahid Islam for their important contributions towards making the elections festive and peaceful by playing a responsible role.

During the conversation, Prof Yunus said due to restraint and responsible behaviour of the political parties, it has been possible to maintain a festive and peaceful atmosphere throughout the country surrounding the elections.