Feni, Feb. 9 -- 3 constituency candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo on Monday said that Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty are now safe only in the hands of BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.

"Tarique Rahman will be able to govern the country by utilizing the experience of his paternal and maternal clans in running the country," he said while speaking at an election rally at the Sonagazi Government Mohammad Chhaber Model Pilot High School ground in the afternoon.

He added that the upcoming February 12 election will decide the country's future direction - whether towards economic prosperity or conflict and violence. "If Tarique Rahman comes to power, the country will move towards prosperity. Development will happen regardless of party affiliatio...