Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- BNP Standing Committee Member and Chairman of the party's Central Election steering Committee Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday urged party leaders, activists and voters to guard polling centres in shifts to ensure a free and fair election.

He made the call at an emergency press conference held at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan on Wednesday night.

Nazrul alleged that various "illegal activities" are taking place in different parts of the country and expressed concern over incidents involving activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and the NCP.

"Through you, we request all our leaders and activists, as well as the people of the country, to ensure that what we are about to achieve after years of struggle is not obstructed," ...