, March 8 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Sunday expressed hope that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will emerge as the country's unchallenged leader through his work.

"If all of us can gain the people's confidence, Tarique Rahman will become the unchallenged leader of Bangladesh through his work," said the minister.

Tuku, also a BNP standing committee member, made the remarks at a discussion meeting marking the 20th imprisonment day of Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Press Club organised by the Uttaranchal Chhatra Forum.

He said BNP leaders and activists also must earn the trust of the people like thier party chief.

"Today our leader Tarique Rahman is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and has take...