, Nov. 22 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday alleged that anti-democratic forces are still conspiring to delay and obstruct the 13th national parliamentary election.

"Democracy relies on a free and fair election, and we are waiting for it. But the anti-democratic forces are still active and plotting to delay and obstruct the February election. We must not forget this. Our struggle for democracy is far from over," he said.

Speaking at a discussion, the BNP leader also said those who benefit from the absence of democracy do not want democracy or the restoration of democratic order in Bangladesh. "You can understand who benefits from the absence of democracy. That is why we must remain united and win ...