Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said the upcoming national election is expected to create a new history in Bangladesh but warned any attempt to tamper with the polls would face a "resolute response".

"Any attempt to manipulate votes or occupy polling centres, as seen in previous elections, will face a resolute response," he told the Mushlihin National Representative Conference at the Nesarabad Madrasa ground in Jhalakathi district.

The Jamaat chief said his party would not be intimidated by any threat or show of force and added that it would continue the struggle against all forms of oppression, fascism, and divisive politics.

He called upon all Islamic-minded groups to stand together in defense o...