From London’s virtual perch, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman rallied his troops Monday evening, March 17, warning of a conspiracy stalking the party anew.

“BNP’s on media trial like 1/11,” he declared, likening today’s media barrage to the 2007 emergency crackdown. “Propaganda’s rife—we need our online comrades now.”

The call came during an Iftar Mahfil at Banani’s Hotel Lakeshore, marking the 10th founding anniversary of the Zia Cyber Force—a gathering of BNP’s digital foot soldiers. Joining via video link, Tarique traded views with activists, his voice cutting through the festive hum with a pre-iftar plea for unity.

“There’s a group plotting against BNP and Bangladeshi nationalism,” he charged, voice firm. “Fabricated claims hit us like 1/11.” That year—2007—saw the party battered under a military-backed regime. Now, he sees shadows of the same playbook: smear, divide, and conquer. His antidote? Solidarity. “Forget differences, face the future together,” he urged.

Tarique doubled down on BNP’s mission: “We want an election where people vote freely—an accountable government that delivers.” Praising past online activism, he beckoned anew: “Step up. Counter conspiracies with arguments, not just opinions.”

He leaned on history: “Every time BNP’s led, we’ve transformed lives. Tell new voters that—and our 31-point plan from two and a half years ago.” That roadmap, he insists, is the fix for a battered state—if only the chance comes.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the event’s keynote voice, mirrored the alarm: “Fascism’s gone, but the plotting lingers. Stay sharp.”

Standing Committee member Salauddin Ahmed, Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Publicity Secretary Sultan Salauddin Tuku, and Media Cell Convener Moudud Hossain Alamgir Pavel flanked him, a united front against an unseen foe.