Mymensingh, Jan. 27 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged people, regardless of caste, creed or religion, to remain united like in 1971 and the July Uprising to ensure his party's victory in the February-12 election and rebuild the country.

"We achieved independence through immense sacrifice during the 1971 Liberation War. Later, on August 5, 2024, students and people from all walks of life once again came forward to defend that freedom," he said.

Speaking at a massive rally at the Mymensingh Circuit House ground, the BNP chief also said in both 1971 and 2024, people stood shoulder to shoulder without asking 'who came from the hills or the plains, or who was Muslim, Christian or from another faith'.

"This time, on February 12...