Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday expressed gratitude to his supporters for their affection and for helping secure a landslide victory for his party.

"I am grateful for the love you have shown me. Please pray for me," he said while talking to people gathered outside his Gulshan residence before leaving for Jum'a prayers.

Tarique went to the Bangladesh Navy Headquarters Mosque around noon from his Gulshan residence to offer Jum'a prayers.

A crowd of curious supporters gathered outside his home, eager to catch a glimpse of him.

Before leaving, Tarique stopped his car, opened the door himself, and interacted with several supporters.

Many in the crowd expressed their commitment to stand by him in building a new Bang...