Dhaka, March 13 -- BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas on Thursday alleged that efforts are being made to create "artificial divisions" among political parties.

"We, the leaders of different political parties, are sitting together for iftar. We're all enjoying this moment together. If we can continue working in this way to build Bangladesh, where is the problem?" he told an iftar gathering.

The BNP leader said their party sees no problem in working together with other parties to rebuild the country through united efforts.

"But artificial problems are being created. Ill-efforts are there to divide us. Different parties are speaking out against each other, throwing accusations-that is not fair. If this continues, the victory we ach...