Dhaka, Dec. 15 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged people to stay united against all conspiracies, assuring that there is no reason to fear and that the national election will be held on schedule.

Speaking at a discussion virtually, he said the gun attack on Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a potential independent candidate from the Dhaka-8 constituency, is part of a conspiracy to disrupt the election.

"I would like to say clearly at this proud moment of Victory Day that those who try to frighten the freedom-loving, pro-democracy people will surely fail, InshAllah. There is no reason to be afraid," Tarique said.

Stating that victory and defeat, life and death are all determined by the Almighty Allah, he said if the nation moves...