'BNP should take part in next polls to verify its popularity'

Awami League (AL) presidium member Jahangir Kabir Nanak urged BNP to verify their popularity by participating in the next general elections, reports BSS.
"It will be proved in the next general elections whether people will give the mandate for the development of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina or arson terrorism," he said while speaking at a discussion as the chief guest.
Dhaka City North Unit of Chhatra League organised the meeting marking the National Mourning Day at the Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium In the city.
Nanak said there is no difference between BNP and Jamaat as their leaders and activists are hatching conspiracy to thwart the pro-liberation force Awami League from power.
AL presidium member Abdur Rahman said BNP will not be able to come to state power by creating anarchy in the country. Stern action will be taken against those who will try to destroy stability in the country, he added.
AL joint general secretary AFM Bahauddin Nasim said leaders and activists of AL will collectively resist all evil forces for the sake of the country's development.