Dhaka, July 21 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged all political parties not to betray the blood of the martyrs of the mass uprising by pursuing narrow political gains through cunning tactics aimed at disrupting the national election.

"From my position, I would like to make a humble appeal to those who are taking advantage of the situation and using various deceitful tactics to maintain their influence over the state and government, instead of working to uphold the rights of people-please, do not betray the blood of the martyrs," he said while virtually addressing a discussion.

The Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad organised the programme at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, to honour the families of mart...