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BNP wants to reinstate caretaker govt system
Says Tarique

File photo of Tarique Rahman

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said their party is willing to bring back the caretaker government system for elections to ensure the restoration of the people's voting rights.

"We want to reinstate the caretaker government system in the constitution to restore the people's right to vote," he said while exchanging views with BNP grassroots leaders and activists of Khulna division.

Stating that Bangladesh belongs to its citizens, the BNP leader said it is the people's justified democratic right to elect their representatives through the independent exercise of their voting rights.

He said the BNP introduced the caretaker government system in the constitution in 1996, replacing a partisan government, to safeguard the people's right to vote and ensure free and fair elections in the country.

"But in order to hang onto power, autocratic [Sheikh] Hasina removed it from the constitution and deprived the people of voting rights in three national elections," Tarique mentioned.

The BNP leader outlined the main objectives of their party's politics as ensuring security of the people, upholding freedom of speech, protecting the right to do business and trade peacefully, providing employment for youth, safeguarding the dignity and security of women, guaranteeing equal rights for all citizens regardless of religion, caste, or creed, whether they live on plains or hills, and establishing the rule of law throughout the country.

Tarique said the BNP's priorities also include ensuring a balance of power between the judiciary and executive branches, providing universal healthcare facilities, ensuring fair prices for agricultural products, and, above all, protecting the country's independence and sovereignty.

The BNP leader warned that their party will not tolerate any imprudent actions by a few wayward individuals within the party, regardless of who they are.

Tarique asked his party leaders to identify and resist those who dent the image of the party by not only expelling them from the party but also taking legal action against them.​

 

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Public won't tolerate interim govt staying for a long time: Fakhrul

Elected representatives should decide what reforms are necessary, says BNP secretary general

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Public won't tolerate interim govt staying for a long time: Fakhrul
Elected representatives should decide what reforms are necessary, says BNP secretary general

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the public would not tolerate an interim government staying in power for a long time.

"One survey claims that 80 percent of the people want this government to stay as long as it pleases. I don't know where or how they got this, but the people will never accept this," Fakhrul said during a discussion.

"Today, a newspaper published a report citing a survey. I can't say for certain who conducted this survey. They mentioned BRAC Institute. I don't know how they carried out the survey," he added.

"When saying or reporting such things, I believe they should be done thoughtfully to avoid creating confusion. We must be careful about that," he said.

The BNP leader expressed concern over the activities of certain groups aiming to prolong the interim government's tenure.

"Several organisations and groups have already started working to keep this interim government in place indefinitely," he said.

"If they make all the changes and implement the reforms, there will be no need for the public or the parliament," he added.

Reiterating the BNP's stance, Fakhrul said, "We have called for an election under a neutral government, and it must be free and fair. Now there is a neutral government."

He further said that after the elections, elected representatives should decide what reforms or changes are necessary.

"The parliament will decide whether to amend certain aspects, rewrite the constitution, or even discard it and bring in a new one," he said.

"I am deeply surprised when I see highly educated individuals, who hold important positions in society, making misleading statements," Fakhrul said.

He said, "I am astonished that some of those entrusted with responsibility by this government are now saying that a new party needs to be formed.

"Who gave them this authority? Where did they get the mandate to form a new party?" he questioned.

"How are we, the people, supposed to trust that they are acting impartially?"

Fakhrul called for immediate reforms to ensure a free and fair election.

Demanding immediate national election, Fakhrul said, "The minimum reforms necessary for a free and fair election must be implemented."

"For instance, the Election Commission must be reformed. Administrative and judicial structures need the required changes. These changes must be made immediately to facilitate the election."

He also demanded the withdrawal of fabricated cases against BNP activists, which he claimed number over 1,45,000.

"I call upon the government to immediately withdraw the harassing and fabricated cases against our activists."

Additionally, Fakhrul urged the government to compensate the families of those killed or injured in the student-led protests.

He added, "There are still individuals in your administration who have worked to extend the fascist regime. These individuals must be identified and removed immediately."​

 

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Fakhrul demands withdrawal of false cases

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday demanded immediate withdrawal of all lawsuits filed falsely against leaders and workers of BNP and other political parties which fought against the last autocratic regime. “I reiterate my call to the i

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Fakhrul demands withdrawal of false cases
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Published :
Sep 16, 2024 23:06
Updated :
Sep 16, 2024 23:06

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday demanded immediate withdrawal of all lawsuits filed falsely against leaders and workers of BNP and other political parties which fought against the last autocratic regime.

“I reiterate my call to the interim government for immediate withdrawal of the false cases against our party leaders and workers and other opposition parties,” he told at a discussion at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) auditorium at Segun Bagicha in Dhaka.

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) organized the discussion titled “Bicameral Parliament: Upper House Formation”.

Mirza Fakhrul also demanded compensation for those who were killed and wounded in the movement against autocratic regime.

Fakhrul said many individuals still remained embedded in administration, who were involved in corruption and criminalization and supported the fascist regime to cling on to power.

The BNP secretary general urged the government to remove the supporters of fascism immediately after finding them out and constitute a neutral structure for ensuring a free and fair election.

In the keynote paper of the discussion, JSD proposed for constituting bicameral parliamentary system having four-year term.

As per the proposal, lower house of the parliament will have 300 seats and upper house will have 200 seats.

Lower house will be constituted with the political party representatives while the upper house will be filled up with professionals and representatives of different classes of people.

Election-time government will be constituted from upper chamber, it proposed.

About the reform proposals, Mirza Fakhrul said any reform or change should not take place without public opinion.

He said the interim government has been formed provisionally for running the state and holding a national election.

BNP believes that fundamental reforms or amendments cannot be made without the opinion of the people and that amendment should be done by the parliament, he said.

So, parliamentary elections should be held in a free and fair manner under a neutral government, he noted.

JSD President ASM Abdur Rab said a free and fair election must be held for bringing back the country’s ownership to people.

But without making central reforms, holding election will not bring result, he said adding that constitution and governance system should be amended.

Those who carried out homicide cannot be pardoned and they must be brought to justice, Abdur Rab said.

Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna said steering is in the hand of those who are now in the interim government.

They will have to take the final decision, he said.

Biplobi Workers Party general secretary Saiful Haque said after the successful revolution in Nepal, the country introduced democratic system and constituted two-chamber parliament.

JSD President ASM Abdur Rab presided over the discussion while its general secretary Shahid Uddin Mahmud Swapan and Joint General Secretary Kamal Uddin Patwari moderated it.

Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar) leader Mostafa Jamal Haider, Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal leader Sharif Nurul Ambia, Gono Forum General Secretary Subrata Chowdhury, Rashtra Sangskar Andolan leader Hasnat Kaiyum, Ganosanghati Andolan executive coordinator Abul Hasan Rubel, AB Party leader Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad and Bhashani Anushari Parishad leader Abu Yusuf Selim also spoke on the occasion.

Ganosanghati Andolan Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki, JSD leader Mohammad Siraj Mia, Tania Rab and KM Jabir were also present, among others.​

 

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Parliament will decide on constitutional changes: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for parliament to be entrusted with any fundamental changes to the constitution or state system. He criticised the attempts to keep the interim government in power ‘indefinitely’, warning that the public would never accept su

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Parliament will decide on constitutional changes: Fakhrul
Published :
Sep 16, 2024 23:17
Updated :
Sep 16, 2024 23:17

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for parliament to be entrusted with any fundamental changes to the constitution or state system.

He criticised the attempts to keep the interim government in power ‘indefinitely’, warning that the public would never accept such a move.

Fakhrul’s comments came during a discussion on 'Bicameral Parliament: Formation of the Upper House' organised by the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, or JaSaD, at the Dhaka Reporters Unity auditorium on Monday.

He emphasised the need for minimal reforms in the Election Commission, judiciary, and administration to ensure free and fair elections, bdnews24.com reports.

“The interim government is here to manage the state temporarily and arrange elections. Any reform or change, particularly fundamental ones, should not be decided without public involvement. The only appropriate place for such decisions is Parliament,” remarked the BNP leader.

He highlighted his party’s stance on the need for a neutral government for elections, pointing out that the Election Commission has been dissolved and needs to be reconstituted impartially for fair elections.

Mirza Fakhrul also responded to discussions initiated by some groups about rewriting the constitution or amending it under the caretaker administration.

"Elections must be held under a truly neutral government. After the election, the newly elected representatives will decide what changes are necessary," he said.

"Only parliament can decide whether changes are needed or if the constitution needs to be rewritten entirely."

Fakhrul also criticised the Awami League government, accusing it of damaging the country's political and economic systems.

“Democratic institutions have been destroyed, the administration has been politicised, and the judiciary has been manipulated, taking it to the brink of collapse.

PEOPLE WILL NOT ACCEPT AN ‘INDEFINITE’ INTERIM GOVERNMENT

Mirza Fakhrul rejected suggestions that the interim government remain in place indefinitely.

He said, "They [the interim government] will make all the changes, reforms, everything. In that case, the public is no longer needed, and parliament is no longer needed."

Fakhrul also questioned the legitimacy of a recent survey purportedly conducted by the BRAC Institute, which allegedly suggested that most people support the interim government staying in power as long as necessary.

"I don’t know where they got this information or how they conducted this survey, but the people will never accept it," he added.

Mirza Fakhrul advised against disseminating such misleading reports and urged careful consideration to avoid creating confusion.

He expressed concern about efforts to undermine public aspirations for revolution. “Efforts to destroy these aspirations have already begun. I am surprised when I see our educated people, those who hold importance in society, making misleading statements.

“It is astonishing to hear calls for forming new parties from those who have been given responsibilities by the current government.”

He added, "Who gave them the authority to suggest creating a new party? How can we or the public think they are working neutrally when they say such things?"​

 

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BNP to write to CA for withdrawing false cases

BNP will write a letter to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus next week calling upon him to withdraw all the false and fabricated cases filed against the party in the last 18 years

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BNP to write to CA for withdrawing false cases

BNP will write a letter to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus next week calling upon him to withdraw all the false and fabricated cases filed against the party in the last 18 years.

The decision came from the party's standing committee meeting held on Monday at BNP Chairperson's political office at Gulshan, chaired virtually by its Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, said a press release yesterday.

The party also decided to prepare a list of cases filed against the party leaders and activists across the country in the last 18 years—two years of caretaker government and 16 years of Awami League regime.

In the meeting, a committee was also formed with BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury as the convener and Abdul Awal Mintoo as the secretary to monitor and contact the investors and business representatives.

At the beginning of the meeting, the party secretary general informed the forum about the progress of implications of decisions taken earlier by the standing committee.

Discussion also took place in the meeting on reforming public administration, election commission, public service commission and anti-corruption Commission.

The commissions formed on the institutions have been requested to take necessary measures immediately for reformation.

BNP standing committee members Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Barrister Muhammad Jamiruddin Sircar, Mirza Abbas, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Nazrul Islam Khan, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Sahahuddin Ahmed, Begum Selima Rahman, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku, Major (rtd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and professor Dr AZM Zahid Hossain attended the meeting.​