Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- Stating that justice will be the guiding principle of his future government in ensuring the rule of law, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday sought cooperation from all political parties and forces in building a 'safe and humane Bangladesh'.

Addressing a post-election press conference at a city hotel, the BNP chairman also placed the highest importance on maintaining peace and order in the country, saying law and order must be kept normal at any cost and that no form of violence, retaliation, provocative activities, or wrongdoing will be tolerated.

"On the journey toward building a safe, humane and democratic Bangladesh, I seek the cooperation of all, regardless of party or opinion," he said at his first press conf...