[🇧🇩] Monitoring the political activities of BNP

Saif · Oct 19, 2024

BNP smells a blueprint for establishing those who ‘sell independence’

Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that there was a blueprint to establish the forces of those who ‘sell independence’ and...

www.newagebd.net

BNP smells a blueprint for establishing those who ‘sell independence’
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 20 October, 2024, 01:00

Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday alleged that there was a blueprint to establish the forces of those who ‘sell independence’ and the anti-liberation elements everywhere.

Speaking at a rally to raise mass awareness about dengue, he also said that the interim government had to act in a stronger way to address public issues and counter various schemes by the cohorts of the ousted fascist regime of the Awami League.

‘You [government] must oversee who is being appointed to the administration. Consider who your friends are. If you place in key positions those, who have served Sheikh Hasina for the past 15 years, they will not work in your favour; instead, they may engage in subversive acts,’ the BNP leader warned.

He alleged that the associates of autocrats had been appointed to the health and other ministries. ‘We are witnessing what seems to be a blueprint to establish two forces—those who sell independence and anti-liberation elements—everywhere from the home ministry to the education ministry.’

Rizvi said that the government was failing to perform its responsibilities properly due to this blueprint. ‘The prices of essential items are on the rise. If you [government] had made timely market interventions, prices would not have soared like this.’

He said that a syndicate was extorting Tk 50 crore every night at the Karwan Bazar kitchen market, driving up the prices of all vegetables and essential items. ‘What is your police administration doing to address this extortion? Various syndicates are active in every market, not just in Karwan Bazar.’

The BNP leader expressed frustration that the interim government was taking much time to eliminate market and business syndicates. ‘People are now saying that prices of goods increased during Sheikh Hasina’s time and continue to rise. What is the difference? This is not supposed to happen.’

Rizvi said that while a ‘serious disease’—Sheikh Hasina—had fled the country, dengue had emerged in Bangladesh, claiming many lives.

Low-lying areas like Jurain had historically faced severe waterlogging, but the previous government was oblivious to this issue. Sheikh Hasina’s intention was not public service as her intention was to loot public money and siphon off it abroad, he added.

He alleged that Hasina’s relatives, ruling party leaders and their associates, along with business syndicates like S Alam and Summit Group, plundered vast sums of public money under the guise of development activities and siphoned it off abroad.

‘How Hasina’s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy leads a lavish life and resides in an expansive house in the USA despite having no visible job or business,’ Rizvi questioned.

‘The truth is coming to light. However, people could not raise questions during the rule of the fascist regime; those who tried ended up in jail.’

He said that the International Crimes Tribunal was working to bring Hasina back, as it had already issued a warrant for her arrest.

‘The tribunal will take action against her,’ the BNP senior leader hoped.

The Dhaka South City unit of BNP organised the programme near Jurain rail gate in the capital to raise awareness about dengue. Rizvi and other leaders also distributed leaflets in the area.

Saif · Oct 21, 2024

BNP asks govt to ensure election environment immediately

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday urged the interim government to ensure an environment for holding elections in a quick manner.

www.newagebd.net

BNP asks govt to ensure election environment immediately
Staff Correspondent 22 October, 2024, 00:29

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday urged the interim government to ensure an environment for holding elections in a quick manner.

‘We will tell them to hand over people’s power to the people,’ BNP standing committee member AZM Zahid Hossain said after paying tribute to BNP founder Ziaur Rahman at the grave of the late president in Dhaka.

The United Kingdom unit of BNP general secretary Kaisar Ahmad and other leaders of the unit paid tribute to Zia at the BNP founder’s grave on the occasion of the unit leaders’ arrival in the country.

Regarding the proposal from different political parties and civil society about a proportional representation system of election for the upcoming parliamentary elections, Zahid said, ‘We would like to clearly state that, since the independence of the country in 1971, elections were held according to parliamentary seats. No one can impose a PR system here. The people will decide the process to be followed in the election,’ he said.

The BNP believes that the electoral system in Bangladesh will continue following the constitution, he said.

He said that the 31 points given by the BNP had mentioned the kind of reforms the BNP wanted.

‘For the implementation of these 31 points, we will ask the interim government to create an environment for immediate elections,’ he said.

About speculation that the Awami League president and ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a rally in India, Zahid said, ‘India is an independent country. We do not think that India will surely give its country to be used politically against other countries.’

‘We do not believe that Indian politicians and government are so stupid. Those spreading such news are doing this to heat up the field. Let them actually enter the field and see if the people accept them,’ he added.

Saif · Oct 22, 2024

BNP warns of conspiracies, urges vigilance

Stating that deliberate efforts were underway to create chaos on various fronts, Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday urged the political parties and...

www.newagebd.net

BNP warns of conspiracies, urges vigilance
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 23 October, 2024, 00:57

Stating that deliberate efforts were underway to create chaos on various fronts, Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Tuesday urged the political parties and people from all walks of life to cooperate with the interim government in addressing all plots and challenges.

Speaking at a discussion meeting in Dhaka, he also said that it mattered little whether deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned or not, as she fled the country in the face of a mass movement.

‘The conspiracies have not stopped. Various plots are being hatched. We must remain vigilant and cooperate with the government to tackle these plots,’ the BNP leader said.

He said that the interim government did not usurp power, as the nation entrusted it with the responsibility to run the state.

As a labour leader, Nazrul said that he had never heard of the demand for ensuring parity between male and female workers in the RMG factories. However, a movement was launched over the issue, resulting in factories being attacked, ransacked, and shut down.

‘Are those who carried out this movement truly labour workers? He questioned.

Nazrul, a BNP standing committee member, said that it was a mistake to think that the Awami League lacked the capability to create chaos in the country just because the party was not in power and its top leaders had fled.

‘We urge the government to take effective steps promptly to provide relief to the people by stabilising the prices of essential goods.’

The BNP leader expressed concern and doubt over why the issue of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation suddenly emerged. ‘It is the government’s responsibility to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.’

He stated that some political parties were suddenly advocating for the Proportional Representation election system. ‘They never discussed it in the past, and even some major parties are now supporting it. This is a significant decision that should be determined through discussions.’

Nazrul added that the PR election system has been implemented in Nepal and Sri Lanka in South Asia. ‘We have also seen how many times the government has changed in Nepal over the past 5 to 7 years.’

He said that there should be no room for implementing any special agenda of individuals or groups taking advantage of a changed situation.

Speaking at the same programme, BNP standing committee member Selima Rahman said that the allies of the fascist Sheikh Hasina regime were still occupying key positions in the country.

‘These associates are attempting to stage a comeback in a planned manner. However, their return to politics will not be that easy,’ she added.

The Bangladesh Labour Party organised the programme at the Jatiya Press Club to mark its 47th founding anniversary.

Saif · Oct 23, 2024

HC quashes four extortion cases against Tarique Rahman

The High Court on Wednesday dismissed four extortion cases lodged against Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman during the military-backed interim regime in 2007.

www.newagebd.net

HC quashes four extortion cases against Tarique Rahman
Staff Correspondent 23 October, 2024, 14:48

Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman. | Collected photo

The High Court on Wednesday dismissed four extortion cases lodged against Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman during the military-backed interim regime in 2007.

The bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Enayetur Hossain declared the proceedings illegal, effectively nullifying the cases.

Tarique, who currently resides in London, had filed petitions between 2007 and 2008, challenging the charges brought by four businessmen who accused him of extortion during the BNP-led government.

Of the four cases, three were filed with Gulshan Police Station and one with Dhanmondi Police Station after Tarique’s arrest on March 8, 2007.

Supreme Court Bar Association president AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, representing Tarique, argued that the ‘false’ cases were part of a political agenda to sideline former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Tarique from national politics during the military-backed interim regime.

Tarique’s lawyer, Md Zakir Hossain Bhuyain, told New Age that 36 cases had been filed against his client, with convictions in at least six of them.

Saif · Oct 25, 2024

Fakhrul returns home from Australia

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir returned home from Australia last night after a 15-day personal visit

www.thedailystar.net

Fakhrul returns home from Australia

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir returned home from Australia last night after a 15-day personal visit.

The BNP leader, along with his wife Rahat Ara Begum, reached Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Singapore Airlines flight around 10:25pm, Sayrul Kabir Khan, an official of BNP media cell, told The Daily Star.

The BNP leader went to Australia on October 10 to visit his elder daughter. His wife went to Australia earlier, but the couple returned home together.

In response to the query of the current situation of the country, Fakhrul told journalists, "Everything is good and will be better."

He did not answer anymore questions in the airport.