Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and prime minister-apparent Tarique Rahman prioritizes national unity, economic reforms and the rule of law under is upcoming government.

He explains that national unity is the collective strength of the country and both the government and the opposition must work together for national development.

Addressing a press briefing Saturday after the 13th National Parliamentary Election that earned his party an absolute majority in parliament, he said, "This victory belongs to Bangladesh. This victory belongs to the people. Many people sacrificed their lives for democracy. From today, we test the true essence of freedom."

The press briefing was organised by the party at a city hotel, where...