Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Wednesday said the BNP is orchestrating violence in Nayapaltan before the party's rally on December 10 and they know the reason behind this.

He came up with the remarks while addressing a public rally at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium in Cox's Bazar. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the rally organised by Cox's Bazar Awami League as the chief guest.

"We know the real reason why they want to hold a rally in Nayapaltan. The reason is they can take shelter in the party office, use weapons, and carry out arson from there," Obaidul Quader, also Awami League general secretary, said.

"We have heard that the BNP men attacked police in front of their pa...