Dhaka, March 22 -- Local government elections need to be held in Bangladesh soon, suggests Jamaat‑e‑Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman.

He made the remarks during a discussion with journalists at Sylhet Circuit House on Sunday morning, after he extended Eid greetings to the countrymen, expatriate Bangladeshis and Muslims around the world.

"Local government elections are needed soon to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level. The services for the public should be provided by public representatives to ensure accountability," he said.

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