Dhaka, Sept. 11 -- BNP senior leader Professor AZM Zahid Hossain on Thursday alleged that both local and foreign quarters are plotting to obstruct the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh.

"The plots against the restoration of democracy in our country are being carried out by both local and foreign conspirators," he said while addressing a rally.

The BNP leader urged pro-democratic parties, which waged the simultaneous movement against the 'fascist regime' of Sheikh Hasina, to unite and foil all such plots.

"We will strengthen our unity. Together, we will fight against all conspiracies against the country and its independence. We want to take an oath to confront these conspiracies with united efforts," he said.

The 12-Party Alliance...