Explaining this, he said, "All sorts of fundamental human rights have not been curtailed at the moment, but provocative political activities have been banned and will continue to be prohibited. Some more fundamental rights may be curtailed."

Sources said the new rules could be implemented today.

Talking to newsmen at his office, Mainul also called upon the political parties to be patient as the caretaker government wants to hold a 'credible election', and not just an election.

The adviser also said intelligence agencies are now hunting for the masterminds behind militant attacks. "They are trying to track down those who were, and still are, behind the militant activities."

He went on, "Investigation into the funding of militants has not finished yet. Intelligence agencies are stepping up the probe to detect the sources of militant funding."

Turning to elections, he said, "Politicians want a quick election. But we didn't create the problems (delaying polls), they created them."

"Our main priority is to hold the elections. But we are doing this not only for the political parties but also for the people. So we cannot hold elections without doing these things (electoral reforms)," Mainul stressed.

"The elections would be held after whatever time is required to reconstitute the Election Commission and prepare voter list and ID card."

Mainul said, "We want an election free from the influence of black money. Peaceful and black-money-free elections must have to be held also in future."

"We don't want to stay for long. If we do so, politicians as well as the people would start getting scared," he added.

Asked about acting Chief Election Commissioner Mahfuzur Rahman's comments reacting to his request for resignation, Mainul said, "I asked them to resign to protect their dignity, it is disappointing to see them feel offended ...I am holding a very responsible position, I do not want to see people who hold respectable posts disrespected."

On the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), the law adviser said, "They wanted to work independently but unfortunately they couldn't work that way.

"The problem here is not the law but (lack of) courage," said Mainul. "Work can be done within the purview of law if there is courage."

He said, "An initiative has been taken to revitalise the ACC but the ACC itself has to file the cases."