DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina invited Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia on Monday to sit for discussion over polls-time government.

The premier came up with the plea while talking to the BNP Chairperson over phone on Sunday evening.

The Prime Minister also urged the former Prime Minister to call off the hartal scheduled to be enforced for 60 hours from Sunday morning.

Earlier in the day, opposition BNP requested Sheikh Hasina to call Khaleda Zia again at 6:00pm.

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

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: 1855 HRS, OCT 26, 2013
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