Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday expressed hope that Bangladesh would once again become a truly democratic state under the leadership of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.

"The country will move forward on the democratic path through Tarique Rahman, and the people will regain their democratic rights. His majestic return Thursday carries that message," Fakhrul said.

He made the remarks while speaking to journalists at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar before paying tribute at the grave of BNP founder and martyred President Ziaur Rahman.Fakhrul said the people of the country had warmly welcomed Tarique Rahman with a grand reception. "He has returned with a message of change," he said.

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