Dhaka, May 30 -- BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged the interim government to announce a specific date for holding the national election by December, reflecting the people's aspirations.

"I urge the interim government once again- bear the people's aspiration and immediately announce a specific date for holding the national election by December," he said while addressing a discussion in the capital through a virtual platform from London The BNP arranged the discussion at the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB) auditorium marking the 44th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder and late President Ziaur Rahman.

BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia addressed the discussion as the chief guest. It was presided over by party's secr...