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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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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.​

 

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BNP’s Rizvi fears for the future of centrist politics

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today expressed concerns that centrist politics could face a crisis amid ongoing discussions on whether local or parliamentary elections should be held first.

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BNP’s Rizvi fears for the future of centrist politics

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. File photo

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today expressed concerns that centrist politics could face a crisis amid ongoing discussions on whether local or parliamentary elections should be held first.

"Those who are making such statements -- or being compelled to do so -- raise serious concerns about the future of centrist politics," he said.

Rizvi made these remarks while addressing a prayer gathering organized by BNP on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat at the party's Nayapaltan office.

He also spoke in support of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, stating, "Dr Yunus is an internationally renowned figure who has also been persecuted by Sheikh Hasina. He will act justly, and under his leadership, the interim government will make the right decisions and foster democratic political forces."

Highlighting the people's struggle for democratic rights, Rizvi added, "Time and again, the people of this country have been deprived of their rights. The people will decide who will run the country and which politicians will come to power. The ongoing struggle is about restoring these rights to them."

The BNP leader emphasised the need for a free and fair election, stating, "An election must be held where all parties can participate, and voters can cast their ballots without fear. Ensuring this will be a major responsibility of the interim government."

He reiterated BNP's stance on parliamentary elections, saying, "Parliamentary elections are of national importance, as they determine who will wield power. The source of power is the people. Returning that power to them will strengthen democratic forces and facilitate other elections. This is the essence of depoliticisation."

Rizvi also warned against the dangers of depoliticisation, stating, "Distrusting politicians leads to depoliticisation. Continuous efforts to weaken political institutions have shattered democracy, paving the way for fascism. A weakened political landscape may give rise to extremism, which can emerge from both the left and the right. This must be kept in mind."

Among the BNP leaders present at the event were Volunteer Affairs Secretary Mir Sarafat Ali Sapu, Religious Affairs Secretary Rafiqul Islam Jamal, Rangpur Division's Joint Organizing Secretary Prof. Aminul Islam, and Joint Publicity Secretary Asadul Karim Shaheen.​

 

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BNP hopes for quick polls after minimum reforms

Meeting sources said some political parties, mainly the Islamist ones, emphasised the need to hold the local body election before the national election

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BNP hopes for quick polls after minimum reforms

Meeting sources said some political parties, mainly the Islamist ones, emphasised the need to hold the local body elections before the national election. However, the majority of other parties opposed this proposal

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed the hope that political parties will reach a 'minimum consensus' on state reforms through talks to facilitate the quick holding of the national election.

"There will be discussions on the reports provided by the reform commissions. The political parties will engage in talks with the commissions, and efforts will be made to reach a consensus," he said.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, the BNP leader said political parties participated in initial discussions with the Consensus Commission. "Different political parties made various remarks there."

"We (BNP) hope that a minimum consensus on this reform will be reached very soon and that the national elections will be held very soon based on that. This is our expectation," he said.

Fakhrul said the chief adviser, along with the National Consensus Commission, held the first meeting with the political parties and he talked about the necessity and importance of reforms. "In the meeting, he [Yunus] mentioned that political parties will discuss each of the reports submitted by the reform commissions in the coming days," the BNP leader said.

In response to a question, the BNP leader reiterated that they have already made it clear that the national parliamentary election must be held first, and then the local government elections will be held.

He, however, said they did not engage in any in-depth discussion about the elections during the meeting. "There was only a preliminary discussion today ... You could say the discussion was introductory. Different political parties expressed different views, and that reflected their own opinions," Fakhrul said.

Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said they told the meeting that reforms are necessary and should be implemented first before holding the election.

"The chief adviser mentioned that the national elections will be held by December. We are observing how this progresses," he said.

The Jamaat leader said the members of the National Consensus Commission will hold separate discussions with different parties and stakeholders to implement the reforms.

"Jamaat-e-Islami will welcome all positive decisions…we have stated that the election will be held as soon as possible after the final decisions of the reform commission are made," he said.

Amar Bangladesh Party (AB) Chairman Mujibur Rahman Manju said they informed the meeting that the government's authority in the administration has not yet been clearly established.

In such a situation, he warned, organising any election would be dangerous.

Meeting sources said some political parties, mainly the Islamist ones, emphasised the need to hold the local body elections before the national election, but the majority of others opposed this proposal.

The National Consensus Commission meeting began at 3:00pm at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

This was the first meeting between political parties and the commission.

Delegations from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, LDP, Jatiya Party (Kazi Jafar), Nagorik Oikya, Islami Andolan, Khilafat Majlish, Ganosamhati Andolon, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Gonoforum, Biplobi Workers Party, Jagpa, NPP, Labour Party, BJP Bangladesh JSD participated in the meeting. Jatiya Nagorik Committee also attended it.

Around 100 politicians from 26 parties and alliances attended the meeting, with all invitees present.

A six-member BNP delegation, led by Fakhrul, attended the meeting. The other BNP delegation members were Jamiruddin Sircar, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Nazrul Islam Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed and Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.

A seven-member 'National Consensus Commission' was formed on February 12 under the leadership of the chief adviser. This was the first meeting of the commission.​

 

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Tarique urges party leaders, activists to gain people’s trust

Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday called on party leaders and activists to pledge to rebuild the country by gaining the trust of people and to advance the party in a new direction through restructuring.

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday called on party leaders and activists to pledge to rebuild the country by gaining the trust of people and to advance the party in a new direction through restructuring.

‘In the face of a student-led mass uprising, dictator has fled the country, giving the people an opportunity to choose their future leadership through a democratic process,’ he said while addressing the council of the BNP’s Narail district unit virtually.

‘We must take two oaths: the first, advancing the party in a new direction through restructuring, and the second, rebuilding the country based on 31 points by earning the trust of people,’ Tarique said.

The BNP acting chairman said that the fascist regime had destroyed all the institutions in the country in the past 15 years.

Tarique urged all to engage themselves to rebuild the country and said that it was important to reform education, strengthen economy, support agriculture, develop industry and improve healthcare for marginalised people.

He said that the people of Bangladesh had turned to the BNP with expectation that the party would guide the nation as it had done in the past and to lead Bangladesh forward on the global stage.

‘The opportunity has come to establish the democratic, political and economic rights of the people and the people will choose their leadership through voting,’ he added.​