Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to roll out its election manifesto on Friday ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, outlining eight key pledges it says will guide the country if it returns to power, with a focus on tackling corruption, strengthening good governance and promoting economic freedom.

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will formally unveil the manifesto at 3:00pm at Sonargaon Hotel in the capital, his press secretary Saleh Shibly told UNB on Wednesday night.

Diplomats and intellectuals and noted citizens and prominent figures from various professional groups will be invited to the programme.

Party sources said the manifesto has been prepared by combining BNP's previously announced 31-point reform ...