Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday called upon all to unite for democracy and fair elections to restore people's ownership of Bangladesh by establishing an accountable government.

Speaking virtually at a views-exchange meeting with writers and poets, he also said BNP's goal is to ensure that Bangladesh never turns into a haven for extremism or fundamentalism

"If we want to establish the truth that the ownership of this country belongs only to its citizens then we must all unite to ensure democracy, freedom of speech and a free, fair and neutral election," Tarique said.

In other words, he said, it is essential to build an accountable system in the country through a government elected by the people's votes

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