Syhlet, July 7 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday called upon party leaders and activists to begin preparations for the next election by earning people's trust and refraining from wrongdoings.

"It is now your (BNP leaders and activists') responsibility to prepare for the elections without quarrelling or engaging in internal disputes," he said.

Speaking at a doa mahfil-cum-discussion, Fakhrul said, "What does that preparation mean? It means creating love for BNP among people. We must create a situation where people feel compelled to support the BNP and believe there is no alternative."

Sylhet City Unit BNP organised the event to pray for the recovery and well-being of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and for...