BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said the people expect the interim government to hold an acceptable election following swift implementation of minimal reforms to repair the state so that the country can return to democracy.

Tarique alleges that efforts were being made to undermine "national unity" and disrupt the electoral environment ahead of the national elections

The discussions will focus on key political issues, including the situation after the August 5 last year, the upcoming 13th parliamentary election

The BNP is holding an extended meeting today to gather opinions of its grassroots about possible election candidates and its polls strategy.

Police arrested a total of 1,223 BNP leaders and activists from different parts of the capital and produced them before the court in nine days just before the party's December 10 rally.

Seven BNP lawmakers have announced their resignation from parliament from the Golapbagh rally today.

Top policymakers of BNP have told diplomats that there is no level-playing field ahead of the elections to the Dhaka north and south city corporations scheduled for February 1.