Dhaka: Sheikh Hasina became a fascist by taking advantage of the weakness of political parties. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has commented that the party doesn't want her to return to power either.
He made these remarks at a discussion meeting organized by the Nationalist Professional Council on the occasion of 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day on November 7' at the Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club on Tuesday (November 19).
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the main priority should be given to restoring the democratic environment in the country. Various conspiracies are currently going on about minorities and garments. If there is an elected government, this conspiracy will not happen.
Regarding the election, the BNP Secretary General said that the problem will increase not because of BNP's power, but if elections are not held soon. He also called on the interim government to announce a roadmap for the next plan.
Regarding the movement on the various demands of the people, Mirza Fakhrul said, "Suffering is being created in the name of the movement. Now everyone is making demands. But so far, no one has made these demands in the face of tyranny. Such a crisis is being created because there is no political government."
He said, "Our priority is to create a democratic environment in the country, to create space for democracy. We have highlighted 31 points of reforms through discussions with political parties. Now, the new ones who are coming are saying different things. Those in the interim government are not political figures. They do not even have political experience. Politics is a science that is why it is called political science. Is BNP talking about elections to come to power? No. If elections are held quickly, many of the country's problems will be solved."
Criticizing the education structure, Mirza Fakhrul said, "What success have we achieved in the education sector in 53 years? Out of 1,000 universities in the world, not one of our universities is included in the serial because we are not a united nation. Sheikh Hasina has done the most harm to the country. She has destroyed all the achievements of the country in 15 years." BNP Standing Committee Member and BSPP Convener Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain presided over the event and was conducted by Member Secretary Quader Gani Chowdhury. BNP Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Bangladesh Teachers and Employees Unity Council Chairman Professor Selim Bhuiyan, DAB Former President Professor Dr. Azizul Haque, DAB President Dr. Harun Al Rashid, Professor Dr. Abu Ahmed and others were also present.