Dhaka, May 20 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday questioned how long the people of Bangladesh would have to wait for the restoration of democracy, expressing deep concern over attempts to delay the national election.

"We are the proud people of Bangladesh who laid down their lives for language, democracy and independence. We are still waiting for democracy and raising our voices, chanting slogans and organising rallies for it. How long? How many more times do we have to continue this struggle?" he said while addressing a discussion meeting.

Jatiya Ganotantrik Party (Jagpa) arranged the programme at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the 8th death anniversary of its founder Shafiul Alam Prodhan.

Nazrul said a quar...