Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- Although the party has been assured that the election will be held by December this year, BNP policymakers have decided to continue escalating pressure on the interim government to present a clear election roadmap and ensure that no local body elections are held before the national one.

Talking to UNB, some party policymakers expressed concerns that certain quarters may attempt to create obstacles to the national election in various ways, potentially exerting pressure on the government to hold the local body elections first.

As part of the party's strategy, they said BNP will hold public rallies in 67 organisational districts across the country, starting tomorrow (Wednesday), to demonstrate its popularity and organisat...