Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has described himself as "half-Sylheti" while speaking at a discussion meeting on Great Victory Day at the City Pavilion in London.

"Many of you here are not just from Sylhet, but from other districts as well. Yet most of you are Sylhetis," he said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while addressing a discussion organised by the London Chapter BNP at the City Pavilion, marking Great Victory Day early on Wednesday.

He added with a smile, "But there are people from outside Sylhet too. whether from Sylhet or elsewhere. I am also half-Sylheti, so there's no need to say more."

The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, and Tarique appeared visibly cheerful.

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