Bangladesh, Feb. 9 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged voters across the country to cast their ballots in favour of the 'Sheaf of Paddy', saying that the BNP is the only political party with the experience, vision and practical plans needed to rebuild the nation.

"BNP is the only party that knows how to run the state properly. We have the experience, the plans and the proven record to move Bangladesh forward," he said while addressing an election rally at Kamal Ataturk Avenue playground in Banani under his Dhaka-17 constituency.

Tarique said Bangladesh witnessed severe hardship after independence, recalling the 1974 famine in which lakhs of people died. UNB News

He said the situation changed under the leadership of late Pres...