Bangladesh, July 6 -- BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Sunday called on party leaders and activists to remain patient, saying their frustration is understandable after 18 years of political repression and struggle.

He made the remarks while addressing a prayer programme organised by the Jatiyatabadi Karmajibi Dal at the Jatiya Press Club for the recovery of three ailing senior BNP leaders Mirza Abbas, Nazrul Islam Khan and Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah as well as those injured during the July-August movement. Dudu said the three senior leaders are currently undergoing treatment and expressed hope for their speedy recovery. He thanked the organisers for arranging the prayer programme and said such initiatives reflect the party's uni...