Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday alleged that conspiracies are being hatched to destroy Bangladesh's communal harmony in a bid to obstruct the upcoming national election.

"In the present context, we are observing that some quarters are plotting in different ways to destroy communal harmony in the country," he said.

Salahuddin, a BNP Standing Committee member, made the remarks after a meeting with leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mahanagar Sarbojanin Puja Committee ahead of the Durga Puja festival at the Dhakeshwari National Temple in the capital.

He also said that even within religious communities, attempts are being made to create unrest and damage religious harmony.

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