Speaking as chief guest at a reception at Chittagong Press Club (CPC) yesterday, he said this division of politics is largely responsible for corruption and terrorism.

Barrister Rokanuddin said two major political parties must discard this type of politics to lead the nation towards the path of prosperity.

He said the August 21 grenade attack on Awami League rally has underlined the importance of the politics of unity to help end this type of menace.

The reception was accorded to one academic and two journalists for their significant contributions in their respective fields.

They were Prof Shayesta Khan, founding principal of Chittagong Metropolitan Commerce College, AZM Omar, assistant editor of a local daily the Purbokone, and Samir Bhattacharya, assistant editor of another local daily the Azadi.

Besides, 12 children of Chittagong journalists, who made outstanding results in SSC and HSC examinations this year, were given crests.

Presided over by CPC President Abu Sufian, the function was also addressed by Chittagong Union of Journalists President Mostaq Ahmed.