Dhaka, Aug. 21 -- BNP Joint Secretary Habib -Bun-Nabi Khan (Shohel), on Wednesday stressed the importantance of politically empowering citizens, saying that direct voting rights strengthen both people, and the political system. The elections are the central mechanism for protecting citizens' rights".

Any attempt to impose barriers on political rights threatens the advancement of democracy " he speaks as chief guest at BNP of Bajitpurupazila conference held on Wednesday noon in Bajitpur town, while upazila president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Iqbal in the chair.

Central organizing secretary, also district BNP president SharifulAlam, district general secretary Mazharul Islam as special guests.

It was addressed among others, vice president adv...