DHAKA, Sept 15, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called for collective efforts to establish a truly effective democratic state, emphasizing the importance of unity in safeguarding democratic values. In a message marking the International Day of Democracy, he said, "Having overcome dark days and brought down autocracy, we must now involve ourselves to united efforts for building an effective democratic state." Fakhrul underscored the significance of the day, noting that September 15 serves as a global reminder to uphold the rule of law, freedom of expression, civil rights, human rights, and institutional accountability. Through the observance of this day, the practice and exercise of democracy is encouraged, he added. The BNP...