, May 18 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday said political opponents are trying to distort and divert public attention regarding the implementation of BNP's electoral pledges including the 'Family Card' and 'Farmers Card' programmes but are failing to shake people's confidence.

"An atmosphere of hope and trust has emerged among people today. They are unable to destabilise that confidence. That is why they are resorting to sarcasm and making various adverse comments," he said.

Rizvi made the remarks while briefing reporters after a joint meeting organised by BNP at the party's Nayapaltan central office in the capital. He presided over the meeting.

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