Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday expressed heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the country's respected pirs, mashayekhs, Islamic scholars, ulema, imams and khatibs for their reported support for his party.

In a statement reacting to news published in various newspapers and media outlets that leading Islamic scholars from different sections have expressed support for the BNP, Tarique conveyed his greetings to the alem-ulema ahead of the election.

"At this historic moment of the nation, the position taken by the country's top ulema will guide the people towards the right path," said the BNP chairman.

He said the clear stance of the alem-ulema will also play an important role in preventing propaganda against the BN...