Dhaka, July 5 -- BNP senior leader Hafizuddin Ahmed said on Saturday that their party is waiting for the national election in February next as an opportunity to restore democracy and people's right to vote.

"We hope that in February, the government will hold a fair and credible election, and the Election Commission will make proper arrangements so that the people can express their opinions. We are waiting and hoping for such a fair election," he said.

Hafiz, a BNP standing committee member, made the remarks while addressing a football tournament event at Dhanmondi Sports Club ground.

BNP's Dhaka North City unit arranged the event as part of the party's month-long programme to mark the first anniversary of the July mass uprising.

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