Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Tarique Rahman has said the main duty of the interim government is to organise elections rather than advance any party interest.

Speaking virtually from London at a conference of Matua community representatives on Saturday, the BNP's acting chairman reflected on Bangladesh's current political situation, emphasising the need for a democratic government accountable to the people.

He said the BNP has chosen to respond to the government with a note of dissent rather than applying pressure, a practice the party calls the "decent way".

Tarique warned that some participants in "anti-fascist" movements may inadvertently create conditions that undermine the rights and opportunities of many citizens.

He noted that political ins...