, Dec. 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged party leaders and activists to remain alert and united, warning that the days ahead will be challenging as conspiracies against the country continue.

"I am saying again, the time ahead will not be easy. Everyone must stay alert and united," he said.

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

Referring to the political situation in Bangladesh, he said the conspiracies have not stopped and the upcoming national election will not be easy.

"I warned you a year ago that difficult times lay ahead. The conspiracies would continue and the election would...