However, BNP and its associate party leaders are also mired in dozens of cases, and it is a matter of major concern for party leaders and activists. According to insiders, senior BNP leaders also expressed satisfaction over the support they received in those programmes, during recent meetings with BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. However, insiders claim that the 20-party alliance leaders and activists are concerned over the huge number of cases filed against them. There are currently hundreds of cases filed against thousands of 20-party alliance leaders and activists. “We will tackle the cases filed against party leaders through demonstrations on the streets,” he said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 30, 2017 05:37 UTC