Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday alleged that a section within the government is deliberately working to prevent pro-democratic forces from assuming power in the country.

"A section within the government is deliberately trying to prevent pro-democracy forces from coming to power. We must stay alert and work harder," he said at a discussion meeting at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the 10th death anniversary of veteran politician Kazi Zafar Ahmed.

He said reports of Bangladeshi officials and advisers being harassed by Awami League activists in New York left them frustrated and unsure where to turn.

Referring to more recent reports, the BNP leader said, "I saw a big news item published that...