DHAKA: Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is set to talk with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over phone on Saturday evening.

Special Secretary to the Prime Minister Mahbubul Haque Shakil and Khaleda Zia’s special secretary Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas confirmed the matter to banglanews.

He said the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition will talk at 6:00pm.

Earlier, opposition BNP requested Sheikh Hasina to call Khaleda Zia again at 9:00pm Saturday.

The request was made after Sheikh Hasina failed to reach Khaleda despite several attempts as the opposition leader of the parliament did not receive the phone calls.

Earlier, the premier, also ruling Awami League president, called Khaleda Zia over phone from 1:15pm to 1:45pm to urge for holding dialogue in resolving ongoing political deadlock.

BDST: 1655 HRS, OCT 26, 2013
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