File photo of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Focus BanglaZahidur was elected from Thakurgaon 3 constituency in the 11th general electionThe government has been mounting pressure on BNP MPs-elect to make them take oath and be part of the 11th parliament, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir claimed on Friday. Fakhrul said: "There is pressure from the government on the BNP MPs-elect to take oath. When asked whether the government was attempting to create divide in BNP, Fakhrul said: "This is quite normal in Bangladesh. We have always come back strong and reached the general people of the country.”Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal President Afroza Abbas, General Secretary Sultana Ahmed, and Joint General Secretary Helen Zarin Khan were also present during the event, among others. On Thursday, BNP leader Zahidur Rahman took oath as the member of the 11th parliament from Thakurgaon 3 constituency, violating BNP's decision to stay out of parliament.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 26, 2019 10:52 UTC