BNP leader Tarique warns of difficult times ahead, urges unity

“Now, many of you understand the situation. What I said would happen a year ago is now happening,” he says

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on party members to remain united, warning that “conspiracies” were still brewing in Bangladesh.

He made the remarks at a discussion organised by the London unit of the BNP at London’s City Pavilion on Tuesday to mark Victory Day.

"I told you a year ago that we have difficult times ahead. Conspiracies have not stopped and this election will not be easy either. Now, many of you understand the situation. What I said would happen a year ago is now happening," he said.

"Now I say again, the times to come will not be particularly easy. So, everyone must be vigilant, everyone must be united."

Addressing expatriate BNP activists at the event, Tarique asked: "Can you stay united?"

The assembled activists and supporters loudly answered, “Yes”.

“Only by remaining united can we make this plan [of nation-building] successful. Only if we remain united can we forge the Bangladesh of our expectations. Only by remaining united can we build a system that is accountable in Bangladesh.”