Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Tarique Rahman has urged BNP leaders to rally behind a single candidate in every constituency, cautioning that "covert autocracy still lurks in the shadows, driven by hidden ambitions".

Speaking virtually from London on Sunday night at a party event, the acting BNP chairman also announced that the name of the single party candidates will be declared soon.

"Soon, we will announce the names of BNP's candidates for different constituencies on behalf of the party. Everyone must work in unity to ensure that the party's nominee wins. I ask every supporter of Bangladesh nationalist forces to participate," he said.

"Remember, covert autocracy with hidden ambitions is waiting around you. Therefore, internal resentment, disputes...