Calling on them to stay united and face any danger together, Khaleda instructed BNP leaders and activists not to resort to violence over the verdict, no matter what the provocation, they added. Asked their electoral campaigns, BNP leaders said their chairperson’s visit to Sylhet on February was also part of the campaign though they did not formally announce it. BNP leaders at loggerheads over TariqueA faction of BNP leaders said if Khaleda fails to secure bail and could not participate in the election, BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman would lead the party in collaboration with Standing Committee members. Given all these factors, a large majority of BNP leaders and activists think that Khaleda is still the best choice for them. In reply to reporters’ query at a press conference on Saturday, the former BNP leader also said there are enough options before BNP, and no one should be worried over its leadership crisis.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 10, 2018 20:37 UTC