Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Gono Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur has said the aspirations people held before Aug 5 last year have not been fulfilled even 15 months later.

Speaking at a youth rally against drugs, terrorism and extortion at the central Shaheed Minar in Narayanganj on Friday evening, he said change can only happen if citizens actively participate.

Television talk shows or political speeches alone cannot transform Bangladesh, he added.

Nur urged voters to treat the national election with "importance", saying it will determine the direction and governance of Bangladesh in the coming years.

He said students and the public must decide whom to vote for, adding that electing honest candidates will benefit the country, while ba...