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BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday (7th November 2025) accused the interim government of creating a situation over the implementation of the July National Charter with the intention of delaying the national election. Speaking before inaugurating the party’s rally marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day, Fakhrul said the people of Bangladesh will not accept anything other than holding the national election and the referendum on the July Charter on the same day in February next year. “It is unfortunate that the interim government, which we fully supported, is now itself creating a situation so that the election may be disrupted,” Fakhrul said. He alleged that some political parties pushing for a separate referendum are also conspiring to foil the national election. Read more: Five BNP men wounded in Raozan gun attack “If there is a referendum, it must be held on the same day as the election, and that election must take place in February 2026. Otherwise, the people of Bangladesh will not accept anything else,” the BNP leader warned. Fakhrul said the BNP also extended full support to the interim government when it started working on reforms and preparing the National Charter. “For almost a year, they worked on drafting the Charter. On October 17, in front of the Parliament, all political parties signed the document based on consensus reached through the National Consensus Commission,” he said. The BNP leader, however, alleged that later, Consensus Commission Vice Chair Dr Ali Riaz, along with the Chief Adviser, came up with new proposals and recommendations that excluded several agreed points from the signed Charter. He said it was unanimously agreed that if any party had objections, those objections or notes of dissent would be recorded in the final document. “But that was not done. We did not accept it and made our position clear in a press conference.” Fakhrul said an adviser, at a recent press conference, stated that the advisory council had decided to give the political parties seven days to discuss among themselves and take a final decision on the implementation of the July Charter. “Then what was the point of holding seven months of meetings under the National Consensus Commission, discussing every reform proposal and reaching an agreement to sign the National Charter? How could that happen? You spent so much money on this process, yet it brought no solution for the political parties.” Read more: Prof Yunus orders security forces to hunt down attackers behind Ctg violence Fakhrul also criticised Jamaat and some other political parties for putting pressure to hold the referendum before the election. “Why should there be a referendum before the election? We have agreed to the referendum, but it must be held on the same day as the election. Holding two separate votes will cost a lot of money and disrupt the main national election,” he said. Fakhrul said the spirit of November 7 is the spirit of democracy. “Our party, the BNP, was born through reform. Our leader, President Ziaur Rahman Bir Uttam, initiated that reform.” He said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has given the nation a new Magna Carta through his 31-point reform outline. “We will move forward with that goal. We will take part in the upcoming election and, Insha’Allah, by winning it, we will build a new Bangladesh.” BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas also spoke at the event, accusing Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of conspiring against the country’s independence and sovereignty. He urged Jamaat to stop all conspiracies to delay the election and the restoration of democracy. “Otherwise, BNP leaders and activists will resist them on the streets,” Abbas warned. Later, thousands of leaders and workers of BNP’s Dhaka South and North units took out a massive rally in front of the party’s Nayapaltan central office on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day, commemorating the “civil-military uprising” of November 7, 1975. The rally, which began around 4pm, ended at the Sonargaon Hotel intersection after parading through Shantinagar, Malibagh, Mouchak, Moghbazar and Bangla Motor. Carrying portraits and posters of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, Chairperson Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, participants waved the party’s flags and the ‘sheaf of paddy’, its election symbol. Read more: BNP’s Mosharraf calls on people to unite for fair Feb election

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that various efforts are once again underway to destroy democracy in Bangladesh, following last year’s July–August mass uprising. “After the mass uprisings in Bangladesh, there are now again different kinds of attempts and conspiracies to destroy democracy. At this moment, the Revolution and Solidarity Day inspires us to follow the path through which we can truly build a democratic and prosperous Bangladesh,” he said. Speaking to reporters after paying homage to BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman at his grave, Fakhrul said the “civil-military uprising” of November 7, 1975, also inspires the party to work towards building a country where people’s right to vote and right to justice are guaranteed. “Along this path, Bangladesh will move forward, BNP will move forward, and we are working towards that goal,” the BNP leader said. Earlier, Fakhrul, along with thousands of BNP leaders and activists, paid homage to Zia by placing wreaths at his grave in the capital’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, marking the National Revolution and Solidarity Day commemorating the “civil-military uprising” of November 7, 1975. They offered fateha at the grave of the party’s founder and prayed for the eternal peace of his departed soul. BNP pledges to implement signed July Charter, urges parties not to block polls with new issues Fakhrul described November 7, 1975, as a turning point in Bangladesh’s history when patriotic soldiers and mass people united to foil the conspiracies of hegemonic forces and freed Ziaur Rahman, the “proclaimer of independence,” from captivity, entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the nation. He said Ziaur Rahman laid the foundation for Bangladesh’s political and economic transformation by restoring multi-party democracy, ensuring press freedom, guaranteeing the independence of the judiciary, and introducing a free-market economy. During his short term in office, Fakhrul said Zia vigorously reformed the country’s political and economic systems, moved Bangladesh away from one-party BAKSAL rule to a multi-party democracy, opened up the media sector—which previously had only four newspapers—and strengthened judicial independence by establishing the Judicial Council. He said Zia also set the groundwork for Bangladesh’s economic progress by launching the free-market system, encouraging industrial growth, and creating opportunities for overseas employment—initiatives that laid the foundation for today’s thriving garment industry and remittance-driven economy. “This was how the journey towards a prosperous Bangladesh began. Ziaur Rahman laid the foundation for building a happy and democratic state,” the BNP leader said. Fakhrul said Zia, a great leader born once in a generation, established the very basis of Bangladesh’s progress. “That is why this day is not only significant for BNP but also deeply important to all democratic-minded people across the nation.” BNP is observing the National Revolution and Solidarity Day today with various programmes held with due respect. Desperation to hold referendum before election raises public suspicion: Khosru On this day in 1975, amid political unrest, soldiers and civilians together freed then Chief of Army Staff Ziaur Rahman from captivity in Dhaka Cantonment, paving the way for him to come to power. On November 2, BNP announced a 10-day programme to mark the day extensively, aiming to highlight its true historical importance. As part of the programmes, the party flag was hoisted atop all its offices across the country in the morning. The BNP’s Dhaka South and North city units brought out a rally from the party’s Nayapaltan central office at 3:00pm. All district and upazila units of the party also held rallies on the same day.

BNP on Thursday reaffirmed its full commitment to implementing the “July National Charter”, signed on October 17, and urged all political parties not to raise new issues or create crises that could hinder the upcoming election. The party made its position clear on the ongoing political debate over the July Charter’s implementation after a virtual meeting of its National Standing Committee, held with Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in the chair. A press release signed by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the decisions made at the meeting. It said that after long and detailed discussions in the National Consensus Commission, a national consensus was reached on several issues, including some with notes of dissent, which were signed in a historic ceremony at the South Plaza of the National Parliament on October 17. “As a participant in that process, we embrace all the points stated in the Charter and remain committed to implementing them in accordance with the Constitution and the existing laws of the country,” the part said. BNP to observe Nov 7 as ‘National Revolution & Solidarity Day’ Friday It said the party would uphold the strength of the democracy-loving people against all ill attempts to create new questions or crises over the implementation of the unanimously adopted July National Charter, reaffirming its respect for the boundless sacrifices of the martyrs and the injured in the long 16-year relentless struggle for the restoration of democracy and in the mass uprising of July–August 2024. The BNP also said it firmly believes that all political parties will remain united in implementing the consensus reached through long discussions and, under no circumstances, will raise new questions or create crises that could obstruct the election to be held for the restoration of democracy. “BNP calls upon the interim government to take sincere and effective measures for the lawful implementation of all the issues agreed upon in the July National Charter and to ensure that the national election is held on time,” it added.    

Ndileka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, said on Thursday that BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s 31-point plan could help restore democracy and rebuild people’s trust in Bangladesh. She made the remarks while speaking at a discussion titled 'Reimagining Bangladesh’s Political Future’ organised by The Dhaka Forum Initiative at a hotel in the capital. The event was based on the book ‘Tarique Rahman: Politics and Policies’ and his BBC Bangla interview. Ndileka Mandela, founder and CEO of Thembekile Mandela Foundation, said democracy is not a trophy to be won once but a discipline that must be practiced every day, with the inclusion of all women and men, the poor and the powerful, the majority and the minority. “The book ‘Tarique Rahman: Politics and Policies’ does more than follow one figure. It invites debates about institutional accountability and the people’s will in modern Bangladesh,” she said. Focusing on the 31-point charter, Ndileka described it as `an invitation to argue with purpose’, addressing issues such as protection of free speech and media, repeal of laws limiting basic freedoms, release of political detainees, anti-corruption measures and protection of minority rights. “These are not opposition values or government values,” Ndileka said, adding, “They are societal guardrails— the rails that keep the democratic train from derailing.” Emphasising women’s empowerment, she said democracy without women is ‘an unfinished sentence’. Ndileka called for a renewed national contract with women, including zero tolerance for violence, investment in girls’ education, equal pay and leadership opportunities across public service, business, media and politics. “When women stand equally, nations stand taller,” she added. Ndileka also spoke about the importance of climate justice, describing the global crisis as ‘climate apartheid’, where those least responsible for emissions pay the highest price. “Bangladesh sits on the front line of floods, cyclones and displacement. Climate action is not an environmental chapter, it is a political test,” she said. Citing her grandfather Nelson Mandela’s belief that ‘hope is a discipline’, Ndileka said Bangladesh’s journey toward fairness, equality and climate responsibility can help not only restore democratic reform but also renew democratic faith. “True vision is turning personal struggle into public service, mobilisation into institutions, and momentum into rules that outlast any one leader,” she said. Former Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Anwarullah Chowdhury presided over the discussion, while Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Professor Kamrul Ahsan conducted it. BNP Standing Committee members Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain and Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, BNP Chairperson’s Adviser and Chairman of the Foundation for Security and Development Studies Major General (retd) Fazle Elahi Akbar, Acting Chairman’s Adviser Mahdi Amin, National Democratic Movement (NDM) Chairman Bobby Hajjaj, Bangladesh Open University Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Dil Rowshan Zinnat and North South University Political Science Professor Md Taufiqul Islam Mitil also spoke at the event. A written statement from Professor Aliar Hossain of the Department of Leadership and Diplomacy at Northumbria University, London, was also read out at the programme.

BNP on Thursday expressed solidarity with Tarek Rahman, who has been observing a hunger strike in front of the Election Commission, demanding registration for his political party. “The political party he formed definitely deserves registration. And for this just cause, he has been on hunger strike... I, on behalf of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), express full solidarity with his hunger strike programme,” said BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday afternoon. Rizvi said Tarek’s political platform, Aam Janatar Dal, had applied to the Election Commission for registration, but the application was rejected. “I’ve seen that less significant organisations have already been registered, but Tarek’s party was denied. I don’t understand why. Tarek has always spoken for the country’s interest, against aggression and for Bangladesh’s sovereignty,” he added. Tarek rose to prominence in national politics as part of the Nurul Huq Nur-led Quota Reform Movement in 2018. He later joined the party Nur launched, Gono Odhikar Parishad. When the GOP split, Tarek ended up in the faction led by Dr Reza Kibria. The two splinters eventually merged back, but Tarek at that point chose to launch his own new platform.  Several political parties, including Aam Janatar Dal, Bangladesh Justice and Development Party, and Moulik Bangla—continued their demonstration in front of Nirbachan Bhaban on Thursday as well demanding registration. On Tuesday afternoon, Aam Janatar Dal member secretary Tarek Rahman began a 'hunger strike unto death' shortly after the announcement of the EC’s decision to award registration to three other parties—National Citizen Party (NCP), Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist), and Bangladesh Aam Janagan Party. On Wednesday morning, Bangladesh Justice and Development Party and Moulik Bangla joined the demonstration with separate sit-in programmes at the EC gate. The Election Commission on Tuesday night issued separate notifications over awarding registration to the three political parties --- NCP with the electoral symbol of ‘Water Lily Bud’, Bangladesh Aam Janagan Party with ‘Handshake’ symbol and Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist) with ‘Sewing Scissor’ symbol. The Commission will finally recognise them as registered parties after settling any objections against them, that are received by November 12. BNP to revoke power sector indemnity provision if voted to power: Rizvi On March 10, 2025 the Commission invited applications from the new political parties by April 20 next to get registered ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. The EC received applications from 143 parties seeking registration within the extended deadline of June 22 last. After scrutiny, 22 parties were shortlisted for field-level inquiries to verify the authenticity of their claims of fulfillment of registration conditions. A total of 57 parties have so far obtained registration since the registration system was introduced before the 2008 general election. Later, five of them lost their status but two parties regained the registration. Besides, the registration of Awami League remains suspended.  

BNP will observe what it calls ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’ on Friday, marking the ‘civil-military uprising’ of November 7, 1975, with due respect. On this day in 1975, amid political unrest, soldiers and civilians together freed then Chief of Army Staff Ziaur Rahman from captivity in Dhaka Cantonment, paving the way for him to come to power. On November 2, BNP announced a 10-day programme to mark the day extensively, aiming to highlight its true historical importance. Besides, BNP’s associate bodies and all its units across the country will arrange various programmes, including discussions, cultural events, photo exhibitions, distribution of educational materials among orphan students, and the release of documentaries through electronic and print media, as well as on Facebook, YouTube, and other online platforms. Supplements will also be published in newspapers across the country to mark the day with due respect. As part of the programmes, the party flag will be hoisted atop all its offices across the country on Friday morning, while BNP leaders and activists, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, will place wreaths and offer fateha at the grave of the party’s founder and former President Ziaur Rahman at 10am. The BNP’s Dhaka South and North city units will also hold a rally starting from the party’s Nayapaltan central office at 3:00pm. All district and upazila units of the party will bring out rallies on the same day. On November 12, the party will organise a discussion at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre. Meanwhile, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir issued separate messages, greeting the people of the country on the occasion. In his message, Tarique called upon all nationalist forces to unite in the spirit of November 7 to build a strong democracy in the country. “Protecting national independence and sovereignty is extremely urgent at this moment,” he said. In his message, Fakhrul urged all to get united to establish democracy and an elected government through the next national election. “There’s no alternative to holding a free and fair election in the country.”

BNP senior leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday said the growing desperation of some political parties to hold a referendum before the national election, bypassing the constitution, has raised public suspicion about their motives. Speaking at a discussion, he said it was not right for BNP to accept the unconstitutional demand for a referendum, which some political parties are now trying to exploit to derail the election. Gonoforum organised the discussion titled ‘Bangladesh’s Constitution and Reform Proposals’ at the Jatiya Press Club. “There is no provision for a referendum in the existing constitution. If anyone wants to hold it, they must first amend the constitution, and that can only be done in Parliament through public representatives,” the BNP leader said. He said BNP agreed to the proposal for a referendum in the spirit of political tolerance and national unity. Khosru, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, said their party might have supported the idea of holding a referendum on the day of the national election as a gesture of goodwill and compromise. “But in reality, no other vote can take place on the election day. That’s why I believe BNP’s show of generosity was not right — it was neither constitutionally correct, nor morally or democratically justifiable.” He said this ‘unnecessary generosity’ in the name of promoting political unity has now created more complications as some political parties are now demanding the referendum before the election. “This raises a serious question in the public mind — what is the purpose of such a referendum, and why is there so much desperation for it? They want to hold it by breaking the law, bypassing the constitution, and going beyond democratic principles and spirit. So, one may wonder if there is an ill motive behind it,” he observed. Khosru said the constitution can only be amended through Parliament, not through any external process or political negotiation. “Those who took oath under this constitution cannot go beyond it,” he said. Jamaat, allies submit memo to CA, warn of ‘Different Dhaka’ on Nov 11 “The current government has taken oath under the existing constitution, accepting its authority. That means the constitution is very much in force. So, any solution to the crisis must come within this constitutional framework. No one has the right to bring changes, amendments, or solutions outside it,” he added. The BNP leader criticised the way some political parties are pushing the referendum idea by holding rallies and meetings. “This raises the question — do they really trust the people? Do they truly believe in democracy and the people’s ownership of the country?” Khosru also said the Consensus Commission failed to achieve genuine national consensus as some parties issued notes of dissent on various issues. “A note of dissent means there is no agreement on that issue. When there is no consensus, the chapter should close there. But now, even the disputed issues are being brought back in the name of referendum. This is misleading and undemocratic,” he said. The BNP leader said only the points that had full agreement could move forward for discussion or signing of the charter. NCP begins nomination form sale   He also questioned the legitimacy of the commission itself. “Who gave them the authority to sit for 14 months under an unelected government and decide the fate of Bangladesh?” Khosru said BNP and other democratic parties fought for 16–17 years, faced persecution and made sacrifices to restore an elected government accountable to the people — not to create another unelected group to decide the nation’s destiny. He said the Consensus Commission, acting like the previous regime, is now trying to impose decisions without any clear mandate. “There was no need for this. Sheikh Hasina did it before, and now another group is doing the same thing. Who gave them the mandate? Who authorised them?” The BNP leader said the people expected a new beginning after the end of the Hasina regime, but what is happening now is destroying that hope from the very start. Khosru also accused some political parties pushing for proportional representation and referendum of trying to delay the upcoming election. “They are making efforts to obstruct and foil the election by organising street programmes,” he said. He urged all political parties to respect the constitutional process and the people’s mandate. “At the end of the day, sovereignty lies with the people. Let their representatives in Parliament decide through proper discussion and debate — that is the democratic way.”

The National Citizens’ Party (NCP) has started selling nomination forms for aspiring candidates ahead of the 13th national election, with each form priced at Tk 10,000. Announcing the initiative at a press briefing on Thursday evening, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said that freedom fighters and candidates from low-income backgrounds will be able to purchase the forms at a reduced rate of Tk 2,000. “To apply, individuals must hold primary membership of the NCP and provide their personal details, political background, and ideological statement when submitting the form,” Patwary said. He said the sale of nomination forms will continue until November 13, while the party’s preliminary list of candidates is scheduled to be released on November 15. Dr Tasnim Jara, Secretary of the NCP Central Election Committee, said nomination forms are available through three channels — the party’s central office, its online portal and from the two chief organisers or the organisational secretary.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, along with seven other political parties, on Thursday submitted a five-point memorandum to Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, urging the implementation of the July Charter and calling for a national referendum ahead of the next general election scheduled for February. A joint delegation visited the Chief Adviser’s residence at noon to submit the memorandum. Earlier, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar briefed journalists on the parties’ demands. The five-point memorandum called for: issuing an order to implement the July Charter; announcing the referendum date before the election; introducing proportional representation in both houses in the next national polls; ensuring a level playing field for a free, fair and acceptable election; and initiating visible accountability measures for past incidents of repression, killings and corruption. Police intercept Jamaat, Islami Andolon procession near Matsya Bhaban The parties also demanded a ban on the activities of the Jatiya Party and the 14-party alliance. Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan received the memorandum on behalf of the Chief Adviser. Earlier in the day, at around 11:00am, leaders and activists of the eight parties held separate rallies at Paltan intersection before marching towards the Chief Adviser’s residence. They were stopped by police near Matsya Bhaban. Later, nine representatives of the alliance proceeded to the state guest house Jamuna to submit the memorandum. The delegation included Jamaat leaders Mia Golam Parwar and Dr Hamidur Rahman Azad; Islami Andolan Bangladesh Joint Secretary General Fazlul Bari Masud; Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Organising Secretary Enamul Haque Musa and Nayeb-e-Ameer Ahmad Ali Qasemi; Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan Secretary General Yusuf Sadiq Haqqani; Nezam-e-Islam Party Secretary General Musa bin Izhar; JaGPA Vice President and Spokesperson Rashed Pradhan; and Bangladesh Development Party President AKM Anwarul Islam. Talking to the media after submitting the memorandum, Parwar said the eight parties will hold a mass rally in Dhaka on 11 November, urging the government to accept their demands before that date. Nation’s fate will be decided through the upcoming election: Jamaat Ameer “If the demands are not accepted before November 11, the situation in Dhaka will be different that day,” he warned. Addressing the earlier rally at Paltan, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Sayed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said, “If things don’t move with a straight approach, they will be made to move in another way.” He reiterated the call for holding the referendum before the election, warning that delaying the process could push the interim government into crisis.

BNP senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain on Thursday (6th November 2025) urged people from all walks of life to extend their cooperation in holding the next national election in February next year, foiling all conspiracies to derail it. “It seems to us that there is no scope for deferring the election from February. So, we must hold the election within this timeframe. To that end, we seek the cooperation not only of political parties but also of all the people of the country,” he said. The BNP leader made the call while speaking at a discussion titled ‘Reimagining Bangladesh’s Political Future’. The Dhaka Forum Initiative organised the programme on the book ‘Tarique Rahman: Politics and Policies’ and the BBC Bangla Interview at a hotel in the capital. Mosharraf, a BNP Standing Committee member, said when the interim government took office, BNP supported it with the hope that it would hold the election as early as possible and hand over power to the people’s elected representatives. Fakhrul condemns gun attack on BNP’s Ctg candidate, calls it a plot He said the interim government itself also assured the nation through the media that it would hold the election early and then leave power. “The government has now firmly declared that the election will be held in early February next year, and we have welcomed that.” The BNP leader said his party is taking all necessary preparations for the upcoming polls. “You’ve seen our Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has already announced candidates for 236 out of 300 constituencies,” he said. Mosharraf alleged that some parties are trying to create confusion over the election by raising the demand for the proportional representation (PR) system, but they are not explaining how it can be adopted. He said such a system would lead to a situation where it would be impossible for any party to form a government. The BNP leader explained that under the PR system, even a party securing 40 percent of the vote would not achieve a majority of seats needed to form a government, while in the past, governments were formed with 35 to 40 percent of the vote share because they won a majority of constituencies. Seat-sharing with partners turns thorny for BNP as expectations clash with reality “Under the current system, voters elect their own representatives who are accountable to them. If MPs are chosen based on vote percentage under the PR system, they would be party MPs, not the people’s MPs. That cannot be acceptable,” he said. Mosharraf alleged that a section of people at home and abroad are plotting to delay or cancel the election. “Some who were linked with autocratic regimes in the past and some who fled abroad are involved in this plot. Certain people in Bangladesh are also trying to create a crisis by turning non-issues into major issues,” he pointed out. The BNP leader said their party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon all political parties and citizens to work together to make the election a success so that people’s representatives can go to parliament and form a government. “Our Acting Chairman has made it clear, and we are also saying — there is no alternative to elections. Whether it is today or tomorrow, elections must be held,” Mosharraf said. He said the safest and most suitable time for the election is within this coming February, as after that Ramadan will begin, followed by the monsoon and floods, and then public examinations like SSC and HSC. The BNP leader also said the current interim government will be able to leave power with due dignity if the election is held in February next year. BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury also addressed the discussion. Meanwhile, talking to reporters after the programme, Khosru urged the government to remain vigilant against those trying to foil or delay the upcoming national election. He said the clash in Chattogram took place between two rival criminal groups. “There was an existing conflict between them. The BNP is not taking the matter lightly,” he said. The BNP leader alleged that some quarters intending to obstruct or delay the election are trying to exploit this conflict. “Those who want to hinder the election are attempting to use the rivalry between these two groups,” he said. Khosru said it is the government’s duty to maintain law and order. “The situation must be brought under control. The government must be more cautious so that those who want to disrupt the election cannot carry out their ill motives.” Read more: Five BNP men wounded in Raozan gun attack