Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday (July 14, 2023) said that BNP wanted to get foreign support by presenting false information but failed. Quader said this in a meeting with the presidents and general secretaries of AL associate organizations at the party president's political office in the capital's Dhanmondi this afternoon. Quader, also Road Transport and Bridges minister, said foreign delegates did not meet with any political party, they met with the minister of home affairs, foreign affairs, especially the Prime Minister. Before the arrival of foreign delegates, BNP tried to create the impression that more sanctions are coming. They (delegates) will tell the government to hold elections under the caretaker government and ask the prime minister to quit. What happened in the end? Read more: EU Election Exploratory Mission holds meeting with BNP Obaidul Quader said that foreign delegates basically want free, fair and peaceful elections. They did not say anything on ban, visa policy or anything on caretaker government. "We also want peaceful elections and a peaceful environment is needed for peaceful elections. So we will ensure a peaceful environment in anyway", he added. Awami League General Secretary urged BNP to join polls and avoid the conspiracy to come to power through the back door. Besides, BNP has to take the responsibility for the attitude of BNP leaders and activists to disrupt the democratic process, terrorism, arson and election fraud. Read more: BNP trying to destabilise country with an unconstitutional demand, Shahriar Alam says From now on, AL's rally will be titled 'peace and development rally', the minister mentioned.