BNP leader AZM Zahid Hossain has accused the ruling Awami League of engaging in “revenge politics,” blaming them for recent attacks on political leaders in New York.

Zahid said BNP will soon finalize its candidate list, stressing that surveys involving local and district leaders will guide the selection process. “BNP is a party so large that there are ten times more aspirants than available seats. Ultimately, only those with strong public support in their constituencies will get nominations,” he added.

He further said Tarique Rahman, currently abroad, will return within weeks to lead BNP and Bangladesh’s broader democratic movement.