BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday termed dangerous for democracy the Prime Minister’s remark that `BNP will not be allowed to return to power`.
“What the Awami League president said at its council’s concluding session is dangerous for democracy. She clearly stated that BNP won’t be allowed to return to power. She also said Awami League has to go to power next time at any cost. Her remarks have exposed what Awami League`s goal is and what it wants.” The BNP leader came up with the remarks while speaking at a discussion arranged by Afsar Ahmed Smrity Foundation at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity, marking 15th death anniversary of BNP vice-chairman Afsar Ahmed Siddique.
Fakhrul said Sheikh Hasina also urged her party men to prepare for the next election. “What’s the use of taking preparation for the polls? You returned to power last time without people’s vote using the state machinery. There’s also no need for staging a drama in the name of voting as you can announce we’ll be there in power for five years more.” He said Awami League has destroyed all the foundations of democracy by governing the country unethically. Describing the Awami League-led government as an authoritarian one, the BNP leader said it always resorts to various tricks to divert people’s attention from its misrule and the country’s problems.
He said a term, ‘effective government’, is being propagated now. “Those who can keep opposition parties silent through repressive acts are an effective government.” The BNP secretary general alleged that Awami League establishing such an effective government has snatched democracy, the main the Liberation War spirit, and now they are dreaming of staying in power until 2041.
Under the current circumstances, Fakhrul said, it is now necessary for BNP to forge a unity among its leaders and activists and unite people to fight against the current fascist regime.
