More than 200 audience at the dialogue held at Bangladesh-China

Friendship Conference Centre in the evening gave their verdict by raising hands.

"No free, fair and neutral election is possible under the present caretaker government and Election Commission," said Awami League leader Abul Mal Abdul Muhit.

Renowned film star Ilias Kanchan and women activist Maleka Begum who took part in the discussion panel were also sceptical about free and fair polls.

About the CEC, Muhit said, "What can we expect from a liar?" He said three election commissioners are also controversial.

But refuting the three discussion panel members and views of the audience, BNP leader and former education minister Osman Farooq said anybody could make anyone controversial.

"The demand for reforms just before the election is nothing but to foil the election," he added.

Replying to another audience query, Kanchan said, in the context of increasing political unrest the Army might takeover the state power.

Disagreeing with him, Osman Farooq said the president could ask the army to assist the civil administration to maintain law and order. That will not mean army's taking over the power, he added.

About blockade enforced by Awami league led 14-party alliance, Muhit said they would definitely go ahead with the programme from tomorrow (Sunday) peacefully. "We have to take uncivilised method to protest the uncivilised circumstances that emerged during the last five years."