Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Hasnat Abdullah, chief organiser of the National Citizen Party's southern region, has announced his party's plan to contest the forthcoming national election independently and not to join any political alliance.

"The NCP will not join any alliance; it will contest the election independently. Many people willing to see reforms want to join us. We will form an alliance with those who believe in Bangladesh, July, and stand against extortionists, tender manipulators, and terrorism."

He made these remarks on Monday night at a coordination meeting organised by the Chandpur District NCP at the Chandpur Shilpakala Academy.

"The parliamentary election will be held through ballot papers. If we can get even 500 votes without spe...