BNP leaders and activists throughout Bangladesh have organizational and mental preparation to follow any directive put forth the by party’s policy makers. BNP Chief Khaleda Zia has been in prison since February 8, following her conviction in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case. The grassroots will go along with the decision of the central leaders, be it the electoral campaign or the movement to free Khaleda Zia. Feni district unit BNP President Abu Taher said: “We are always ready for the election, and nomination seekers are campaigning for it. We just need the permission from the administration.”Khulna district unit BNP President Advocate Shafiqul Alam Mona stated: “The city unit is ready for the election.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 22, 2018 07:30 UTC