Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- Aam Janatar Dal Member Secretary Tarek Rahman ended his hunger strike on Sunday night after 134 hours, following a request from BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed.

Later, he was taken to Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital by an ambulance for medical treatment.

Earlier, Salahuddin visited him in front of the Election Commission office in Agargaon, where Tarek had been on a hunger strike since Tuesday, protesting the Commission's decision not to include his party's name in the list of registered political parties.

Talking to reporters, Salahuddin said he came to see Tarek because his health has become very weak after the long hunger strike.

"Tarek Rahman of Aam Janatar Dal is a shining star in the struggle against...