, Dec. 16 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said the forces that opposed Bangladesh's independence in 1971 are once again trying to raise their heads.

"Those who stood against Bangladesh's independence in 1971 are now trying to raise their heads again. But the people of Bangladesh who believe in freedom, independence and democracy will foil all their conspiracies and will surely protect the country's independence and sovereignty and establish democracy, Inshallah," he said.

Fakhrul made the remarks after placing wreaths at the grave of BNP founder and martyred President Ziaur Rahman at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the morning, marking Victory Day.

He said the Liberation War began with the declaration of independ...