Dhaka, May 30 -- Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday called upon party leaders and activists to stand by poor and helpless people and extend support to them from their respective positions.

"I would like to appeal to you all to try, not only through the party but also individually, to stand by helpless people whenever possible. This is the lesson of Shaheed Zia," he said.

Tarique Rahman made the call while distributing clothes and dry food items among destitute people at the BNP's Nayapaltan central office as part of programmes marking the 45th death anniversary of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman.

He also called upon everyone to pledge that, from their respective positions and according to their abi...