Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday unequivocally said no one will be allowed to 'murder democracy' or 'bring back fascism' again in Bangladesh.

"An unprecedented national unity against fascism has been formed on the blood-stained streets through the sacrifices of our thousands of martyrs. Fascism will never return to Bangladesh. No one will get the chance to abolish democracy," he said in a video message to the nation, marking the anniversary of the July-August mass uprising.

The BNP leader also said no one will ever be allowed to turn the country into a subservient state again. "I believe this unity on these important issues still exists, and it will continue."

Tarique called on the people of the country to...