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Fakhrul urges anti-fascist forces not to fall into Hasina’s trap

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged the country’s anti-fascist forces not to fall into the trap laid by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina...

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Fakhrul urges anti-fascist forces not to fall into Hasina’s trap
Staff Correspondent 09 February, 2025, 23:58

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir talks to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday. | Focus Bangla photo

Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged the country’s anti-fascist forces not to fall into the trap laid by ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Talking to reporters at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, upon his return from the United States after attending the ‘National Prayer Breakfast’ in Washington, he said that the ongoing incidents were destroying the country’s stability.

Darkness cannot be replaced with darkness, he said.

‘We have to remove it with light and move forward by igniting that beacon,’ the BNP leader said.

Fakhrul said that the students and masses of Bangladesh had successfully led an uprising to overthrow the fascist Hasina government and all should remain alert about the trap of the fallen fascist.

‘We would like to appeal to all concerned to unite and continue our efforts to protect the independence and sovereignty of this country, maintain stability, and establish democracy against fascism,’ he said.

The BNP leader blamed the fascist Awami League regime for the country’s present unstable situation.

‘We have to tread carefully and move slowly if we want to uphold the success we have achieved,’ he said.

Fakhrul expressed gratitude to the government for finally taking action through the ‘Operation Devil Hunt’ to restore the country’s law and order.

Besides Fakhrul, BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Zaima Zarnaz Rahman, the daughter and representative of the party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman, were invited to attend the ‘National Prayer Breakfast’ in Washington on February 6 and 7.​

 

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BNP delegation to meet chief adviser Monday

A BNP delegation is set to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday to discuss various issues, including the election roadmap. The meeting will be held at the state guest house Jamuna at 6:00 pm, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan

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Feb 09, 2025 21:17
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Feb 09, 2025 21:17

A BNP delegation is set to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday to discuss various issues, including the election roadmap.

The meeting will be held at the state guest house Jamuna at 6:00 pm, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.

BNP Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan also confirmed that they will hold talks with the Chief Adviser on Monday regarding election-related matters.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the Election Commission at Agargaon’s Nirbachan Bhaban on Sunday, Nazrul said, "We have a scheduled meeting with the Chief Adviser tomorrow (Monday), where we will discuss it (the election roadmap)."

When asked if the Election Commission had indicated when the election might take place, Nazrul replied, "No. As I said, they (EC) can’t announce the election because it is not going to be held according to the normal constitutional rules."

The BNP leader said they would discuss the election roadmap and other issues related to the next parliamentary elections during their meeting with the Chief Adviser.

As per the information they received from the EC regarding election preparations, Nazrul said it is possible to hold the next election promptly.​

 

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Govt assures BNP that it is working to hold polls by December: Fakhrul

He added that his party would in no way accept any local government elections before the national election

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Govt assures BNP that it is working to hold polls by December: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has assured them that the government is working to hold elections by December this year.

"Perhaps by the 15th [February], the interim government will make a statement regarding this," Fakhrul said after a meeting with the chief adviser.

Fakhrul expressed hope that the elections would be completed within December.

"We have repeatedly urged the government to hold polls quickly. We have once again pressed them on this matter. By completing the minimum reforms, engaging in discussions with the reform commissions, and reaching a consensus, we believe elections can be held swiftly," Fakhrul added.

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He added that his party would in no way accept any local government elections before the national election.

Fakhrul also criticised the government over the handling of the recent incidents across the country, including the one at Dhanmondi 32.

Holding the government accountable, Fakhrul said, "The government cannot evade responsibility for these incidents."

"We believe these incidents have severely undermined the country's stability and provided an opportunity for fascist elements to emerge," he added.

"The chief adviser, and those who were with him, assured us that they will hold the national election very soon," he said.

He added that his party would in no way accept any local government elections before the national election.​

 

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BNP launches nationwide rallies for election roadmap

Today, rallies will be held in Lalmonirhat, Khulna, Brahmanbaria, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj

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BNP launches nationwide rallies for election roadmap
Today, rallies will be held in Lalmonirhat, Khulna, Brahmanbaria, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj

BNP today launched a series of rallies across six districts, marking the beginning of an eight-day programme to press for its four-point demands, including announcement of a swift electoral roadmap.

The party had earlier announced its plan to hold rallies in all 64 districts from February 12 to 25.

On the first day, rallies are scheduled to take place in Lalmonirhat, Khulna, Brahmanbaria, Patuakhali, and Sunamganj districts.

In Lalmonirhat, BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy is set to address the gathering and Nazrul Islam Khan will address the rally in Sirajganj, while Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will take the stage in Khulna.

Party's Vice Chairman Barkat Ullah Bulu will deliver a speech in Brahmanbaria, and Syed Moazzem Hossain Alal, a member of the Chairperson's advisory council, will address the rally in Patuakhali. Ariful Haque Chowdhury, another advisory council member, will speak at the Sunamganj event.

According to the party, the rallies are part of a broader initiative to hold similar programmes across all districts and metropolitan areas in phases.

The BNP aims to draw attention to its demands, which include controlling the rising prices of essential commodities, improving law and order, and to resist the conspiracies of fallen fascists in the country.​

 

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BNP 'got hypocrisy' for showing generosity to Jamaat, says Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the party received “hypocrisy as a gift” for showing generosity to Jamaat-e-Islami. “BNP allowed Jamaat to engage in politics despite the Awami League’s post-independence ban on the party. In return for this ge

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BNP 'got hypocrisy' for showing generosity to Jamaat, says Rizvi
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BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the party received “hypocrisy as a gift” for showing generosity to Jamaat-e-Islami.

“BNP allowed Jamaat to engage in politics despite the Awami League’s post-independence ban on the party. In return for this generosity, we received hypocrisy,” Rizvi told an event in Rajshahi on Wednesday.

Rizvi recalled that during the movement against military ruler Hussain Muhammad Ershad, opposition parties had protested together.

“At the time, [BNP Chairperson] Khaleda Zia had declared that she wouldn’t participate in elections under Ershad, but the hypocritical Jamaat joined the polls with Awami League,” he said.

BNP Central Health Secretary Rafiqul Islam, Central Committee Member Saiful Islam, and other local leaders attended the event.​

 

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Only elected govt can bring about necessary reforms, says Hafiz Uddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that governing a state is a highly challenging task. "To manage it effectively and ensure peace and order in public life, a neutral and fair election is essential," he told a public meeting organised by the Khulna District BNP a

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Only elected govt can bring about necessary reforms, says Hafiz Uddin
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Feb 12, 2025 23:25
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BNP Standing Committee Member Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said that governing a state is a highly challenging task.

"To manage it effectively and ensure peace and order in public life, a neutral and fair election is essential," he told a public meeting organised by the Khulna District BNP at Shahid Hadis Park in Khulna on Wednesday.

The BNP leader said that only elected representatives have the authority to amend the constitution. "Only an elected government, chosen by the people, can bring about necessary reforms in the country," he said.

So, he called for free, fair and impartial national elections within this year.

He also reflected on the democracy for which the great Liberation War of 1971 was fought, asserting that the Awami League had replaced it with a one-party rule. "The independence declared by the martyred President Ziaur Rahman, fully aware of the danger to his own life, must be realized in practice," he added.

He also emphasised his party's commitment to fight for equality, social dignity, and human dignity.

Former Minister Hafiz Uddin expressed hope that the genocide case against Sheikh Hasina would be tried by October.

"The people of Bangladesh remain hopeful; let no international conspiracy shield those responsible for the suffering of thousands of mothers during the July mass uprising," he added.​