Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said that the next general election would be held under a caretaker government, reaffirming the government’s commitment to restoring the system.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry of Home Affairs following the peaceful celebration of Durga Puja, the minister said there was political consensus on holding the next general election under a caretaker administration.

He indicated that the system would be restored and maintained through constitutional amendments in Parliament.

Asked about alleged political co-ordination between the banned Awami League and Jamaat-e-Islami to overthrow the government, Salahuddin said the government had already made its position clear on the matter.