Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, has expressed gratitude to BNP allies, party activists and the people of Bancharampur after winning the Brahmanbaria 6 constituency in the national election.

Saki, who contested as part of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party led alliance, said in a statement on Friday that the victory was the outcome of a long struggle against authoritarianism, joint movements and sacrifices.

"We remember with deep respect the martyrs of our Liberation War and all democratic movements," he said.

Saki described the election as long awaited and credited voters nationwide for exercising their franchise in an orderly manner.

He also thanked political parties, the interim government and...