, July 9 -- BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said the current government is working as the guardian of the country's independence, sovereignty and democracy, alleging that various conspiracies are being hatched against it.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters at the BNP's Nayapaltan central office.

Rizvi, also prime minister's political adviser, said defeated forces may resort to various conspiracies and attempts to tarnish the government's image, asking party leaders and activists to remain vigilant.

He said BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed party leaders and activists to act like "guards and protectors" alongside members of the Hindu community during the upcoming Ra...