BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said defeated fascist forces are trying to derail the upcoming national election, while another force is attempting to create divisions among people by using religion.

Fakhrul says upcoming election would be a contest between two forces

Says enemies seeking to destabilise Bangladesh ahead of election period

He warns insecurity may undermine polls as citizens doubt a safe political environment nationwide

The BNP has so far announced candidates in 272 out of 300 seats.

Three major political parties yesterday vowed to stand united against any plot to undermine the spirit of the July uprising or derail the upcoming election.

Bangladesh Chhatra Union’s Dhaka University unit launched a four-day special programme yesterday at the Teacher-Student Centre of DU, marking the 1971 Liberation War.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said that if the party wins the next Jatiya Sangsad polls and forms the government, the BNP will not govern the country the way the Awami League did during its tenure.

Says 'Hadi is not my electoral rival; he is my competitor,’ wishing his return to polls

Leaders allege plot to sabotage national election

Through the media, he extended his greetings to the people of Dhaka-19 on the occasion of Victory Day

He previously served as president of Kishoreganj district BNP

They issued statements reaffirming commitment to a united front against efforts to undermine the uprising

Says ensuring safety of citizens and election candidates is govt’s primary duty

Stating that the country is going through a severe crisis, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman said a conspiracy to disrupt the national election has already begun.

Leaders of different political parties have condemned the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi in the capital’s Paltan area yesterday.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is finally returning to Bangladesh on December 25 from the UK after 17 years in exile, putting to rest the speculation about his homecoming.

Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has announced that he will contest the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election as an independent candidate from the Dhaka-10 constituency.

Acting chairman set to come back after 17 years in London

Nahid accuses interim govt of failing to ensure public security after shooting of Hadi