Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Senior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised the interim government for "failing" to recover weapons looted during the July Uprising, calling the delay a major lapse.

On Monday, the BNP secretary general spoke at his residence in Kalibari of Thakurgaon town, expressing concern over the country's current law and order situation.

He believes it is a failure on the part of the government that the weapons have yet to be secured.

The veteran leader noted that he does not perceive any tangible improvement in public safety to date, though he remains optimistic that the situation will reach a "satisfactory level" during the election period.

Fakhrul also weighed in on the controversy sparked by cricketer Musta...