BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday called for the prompt announcement of election results.
He made the demand during a brief interaction with journalists at his Gulshan office after casting his vote and visiting several polling centres.
Tarique Rahman said the Election Commission must take effective steps so that voters can quickly know the outcome of the votes they cast, warning that any delay in publishing the results could create confusion.
He alleged that reports of untoward incidents had been emerging from different places since the day before the polls, and urged law enforcement agencies to play an active role to ensure that people can vote peacefully.
He said if people can vote freely and spontaneously, no conspiracy would succeed, adding that the results would be accepted if the election is held fairly.
He also warned that the results would not be accepted if there was any rigging or attempt to create confusion during the election.
Tarique Rahman added that a peaceful and impartial election would place democracy on a strong footing.
