BNP leader Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaykobad has claimed that no one has faced greater persecution under fascist rule than Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. Speaking at a public gathering, Kaykobad highlighted their sacrifices for Bangladesh and democracy, reminding supporters to continually pray for former President Ziaur Rahman, who established multi-party democracy in the country. He urged party activists to intensify campaign efforts and seek votes for BNP’s ‘sheaf of paddy’ symbol to secure a majority in the next election, adding, “I don’t want to be your leader, I want to stand by you as a brother.”