Fakhrul questions NCP’s objection to ‘Dhaner Shish’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has criticised National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari for his statement that the BNP’s electoral symbol, Dhaner Shish (sheaf of paddy), must be canceled if the NCP is not given the Shapla (water lily) symbol. Addressing the NCP, Fakhrul said, “Brother, we did not obstruct your symbol. Which symbol you will get will be decided by the Election Commission. Why create unnecessary disputes over BNP’s Dhaner Shish?” He made the remarks on Friday (October 10) at a discussion held at the Engineers’ Institute in Dhaka. Fakhrul added that the Dhaner Shish symbol is unbeatable and its slogans are being raised across the country. He claimed there is an ongoing attempt to...