Dhaka, March 17 -- The Jamaat-e-Islami has condemned the BNP government's appointment of city corporation and district administrators, terming it "unacceptable" and warning that it could be exploited for partisan advantage in local elections.

At a press conference at the party's central office in Moghbazar on Tuesday, Assistant Secretary General Abdul Halim said the move represents an "unprecedented undermining" of democratic processes.

In a media statement, the party clarified that the briefing was organised to protest the ruling party-backed officials in 11 city corporations and 42 district councils.

Jamaat also objected to the selection of vice-chancellors in seven universities by the government.

Since taking office on Feb 17, the ...