"BNP is like a phoenix bird--many conspiracies were hatched to break away the party, but all their intrigues went in vein, rather the conspirators themselves have fled the country," he told the function at the old stadium in the town. BNP's Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman was scheduled to join the conference virtually as the chief guest. The long-awaited conference, being held after nine years, began with the national anthem, hoisting of the national and party flags and rendition of the party song. Since the morning, leaders and activists from different upazilas of the district marched in processions to the venue. With the participation of several thousand party activists, the event took off in a festive atmosphere. BNP Chairperson's Adviser Freedom...