Dhaka, April 9 -- e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar on Thursday accused the BNP of eliciting a political crisis in the country, by what he described as "refusing to accept the verdict of 70 percent of the people" in the referendum.

Speaking at the inauguration of a nationwide mass communication programme in the capital's Shahbagh, Parwar said BNP is breaking its promise to the people and deceiving them.

He questioned why BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, who supported a "yes" vote in the referendum, is now ignoring the verdict.

"Out of the 84 reform proposals, the notes of dissent given by BNP were cancelled as soon as the referendum was won. That is why BNP is in a state of confusion. They want to return to fascism through deceit...