"If it wants a dialogue, BNP will have to make a written pledge that they will stop terrorism, cut ties with militants and ask courteously...We will consider their proposal," said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's political adviser HT Imam.
Imam, however, added the government did not feel the need for any talks with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
The BNP has been unrelenting over the massive street protest launched to mark the first anniversary of the controversial January 5 elections it had boycotted demanding a neutral caretaker government to oversee the polls.
Hasina and her party leaders have said they do not plan to hold talks with the BNP, which has insisted on fresh polls.
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At least 14 people have been killed during the current spate of unrest that began on January 5.
Today the protesters set ablaze a truck carrying books for school children in central Chandpur district.
In the capital Dhaka, blasts rocked a reunion event of medical students who were joined by Health Minister Mohammad Nasim. No one was injured in the explosions, though.
BNP boycotted last year's election saying polls under the ruling Awami League would not be fair and demanded restoration of a non-party caretaker government for election oversight.
Awami League during its 2008-2013 rule scrapped the system through a majority in Parliament, in line with a Supreme Court verdict that called the provision "unconstitutional."
Hasina, on her part, has repeatedly said that the BNP must wait until the next general elections in 2019 to test its popularity.
Imam, too, reiterated today the government stand on fresh general elections, saying mid-term polls would not be held.
"The government can host an interim election anytime, if it wishes. But, that depends on the desire of the government."
Hasina, in an address on January 5, advised Zia to reorganise her party for future, shunning the "path of violence.