, Dec. 9 -- BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday rejected allegations that the party created fake voters and made Bangladesh the 'champion of corruption' during its tenure, calling the claims politically motivated and factually incorrect.

Speaking at the inaugural session of BNP's 'Plan to Build the Country,' discussion at Khamarbari Krishibid Institute, Nazrul said the party worked sincerely to curb corruption after coming to power, particularly in its final two years in office.

"But eliminating corruption built up over many years is not something that can be done overnight," he added.

Nazrul Islam said corruption perception reports were not published before 2001. BNP assumed office in October that year, and Bang...