Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday warned that the nation will not forgive political parties if fascism returns to Bangladesh because of their divisions.

"If our disunity and divisions ever open the door for the return of fascism, the nation will never forgive us. We must, therefore, stay united," he said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking at a programme marking the 21st founding anniversary of the Daily Naya Diganta at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital.

He said all parties must stand together and close every door to the return of the fascist Awami League. "We must hold on to this pledge."

The BNP leader also said political parties must fulfill the promise made with...