Emphasising the need for unity among political parties, BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged all to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.
“The fascist who fled the country will try to spoil our unity, and we all must remain alert,” he said while speaking a party rally virtually in the city.
Tarique Rahman called upon those who have fought for over 16 years against the Awami League not to engage in infighting over trivial issues.
Holding the Awami League responsible for destroying democratic institutions during its rule, he said restoring people’s voting rights through a fair election is the main task.
Expressing optimism about his party’s prospects, he said BNP will win if the election is held fairly, and urged party followers to stand by people in both good and bad times and to be responsible and acceptable.
He claimed that several lakhs of BNP men faced ghost cases during their fight to restore democracy, while several thousand leaders and activists were killed or disappeared.
The BNP acting chairman said the blood of 2,000 students and members of the public who sacrificed their lives during the July-August 2024 uprising must be valued and honoured.
Urging all to work together to ensure food, education, communication and healthcare for people, he alleged that the Awami League has destroyed the country, which must now be rebuilt from the brink of ruination.
Presided over by Khulna city unity of BNP convenor Advocate Shafiqul Alam Mona, BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council Member Amanullah Aman, Party’s Vice Chairman Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Organising secretary Aninda Islam Amit, student affairs secretary Rakibul Islam Bakul, among others, spoke at the event.
