CHITTAGONG. Oct 9: Gano Forum leader Dr Kamal Hossain today urged the ruling BNP and the Opposition to reconsider the Barrister Ishtiaque formula to resolve the political crisis, reports UNB.

"If the South Africans can overcome their long-standing apartheid problem, why can't we resolve our political standoff through dialogue?" he questioned while exchanging views with the local political leaders and professionals at the Railway Store Club here In the afternoon.