Narsingdi, Sept. 1 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said BNP candidates for the upcoming local government elections will be nominated based on their popularity among people,

He made the remarks at a discussion organised marking the 48th founding anniversary of the BNP in front of the Monohardi upazila BNP office in the evening.

The minister urged BNP leaders and activists to remain united at all levels ahead of the Union Parishad, municipality and Zila Parishad elections.

"Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is already assessing the situation in different areas. We will also send reports, after which he will take the final decision," he said.

Sakhawat urged party leaders and activists to remain unit...