The government is prepared to sit in talks with the main opposition anywhere and anytime, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said on Wednesday.
“But before that, the polls-time cabinet must be finalised,” he told reporters at a press conference inside secretariat premises.
He said the polls-time cabinet was “not a drama” since the 15th amendment of the constitution permitted the prime minister to make changes to the cabinet anytime.
The nation was still waiting for the final full cabinet that will guide the country through the upcoming national elections in January.
“This cabinet will be multi-party without the BNP. But with their participation it will be all-party,” Inu said.
The ministers have handed over their resignation letters to the prime minister, to pave the way for the polls-time cabinet.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handed over those resignation letters to President Abdul Hamid on Monday, Inu said.
Regarding the political deadlock with the main opposition, the information minister said the government was in touch with the base of the BNP at all times.
The minister also noted allegations of partisanship in the administration during his press briefing.
“Civil servants must carry out their responsibilities neutrally, otherwise they will be sacked. The changes made recently all followed due procedures.”
The press conference was held a day after the main opposition 18-party, led by its chief Khaleda Zia, met the president and requested his efforts to achieve a dialogue.