Dhaka, March 26 -- Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has pledged to build a democratic, happy, and prosperous Bangladesh under the leadership of Tarique Rahman.

The BNP secretary general made the remarks after paying homage at the graves of late president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar at 7am on Thursday.

He said, "People across the country are very optimistic and confident about Tarique Rahman and under his leadership, Bangladesh will definitely become a democratic, happy, prosperous Bangladesh. We all believe this."

"Today, we extend our heartfelt greetings and congratulations to our countrymen, the people on behalf of our party."...