Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday expressed the hope that Bangladesh will become a truly democratic state under the leadership of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.

"The country will move forward on the democratic path through Tarique Rahman, and the people of the country will regain their democratic rights. His majestic return yesterday (Thursday) carries that message," he said.

Fakhrul made the remarks while talking to journalists at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar before paying tributes at the grave of BNP founder and martyred President Ziaur Rahman.

He said people have warmly welcomed Tarique Rahman through a grand reception. "He has come with a message of change."

Fakhrul said Tarique...