Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- As the political climate heats up again, the BNP is adopting a more cautious stance, reversing its earlier support for the interim government and student leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Movement amid suspicions of a plot to delay the national election.

Speaking to UNB, some senior party leaders said although the government has assured them the national election will be held by December this year, they are becoming sceptical that the promise may not be kept due to influence from the students, Jamaat, and a group within the government.

They, however, said their party leaders and activists will demonstrate the utmost patience and tolerance to avoid any clashes, unless they are pushed into a corner.

Given the strained ...