Dhaka, Dec. 16 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday called on people to remain united against all conspiracies, expressing confidence that there is no reason for fear and that the national election will be held on time.

Speaking virtually at a discussion programme, Tarique said the gun attack on Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a prospective independent candidate in the Dhaka-8 constituency, was part of a plot to derail the election process.

"I want to clearly say on this proud occasion of Victory Day that those who seek to intimidate freedom-loving and pro-democracy people will surely fail, InshAllah. There is no reason to be afraid," he said.

Noting that victory and defeat, as well as life and death, are determined by Almighty Allah...