File photo of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam AlamgirThe party’s secretary general claims their most-eligible candidates are being arrestedBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that law enforcement is arresting their party leaders who have the best prospects of winning the 11th general election. In a statement, the BNP leader furthered: "Especially those opposition candidates who have the brightest prospects to be successful in the upcoming election are being arrested and denied bail." He also alleged that the lower court is delaying bail petition hearings for the prospective BNP candidates for political reasons. "These incidents indicatethat the government and the Election Commission are not sincere about holding a: free, fair, neutral, and inclusive election." Fakhrul demanded the government immediately release Khaleda, and her other party leaders, to ensure a fair election atmosphere.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2018 09:33 UTC