Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Wednesday urged people to stay alert so that no one could delay the national election beyond February, warning that any such move would open the door for the return of fascism.

"An acceptable, fair and transparent election is needed to restore democracy, and such an election has been announced for next February. People are happy and expect the election to be held within February," he told a protest rally.

The BNP leader said everyone at home and abroad, including experienced political parties and election experts in the country, knew there was enough opportunity to hold the election by December.

"Dr Yunus, as the head of the government, expressed his wish to hold a historic elect...