Dhaka, February 24 – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that while the fall of the fascist Hasina government has taken place, its conspiracies have not ended. He accused the former prime minister of taking refuge in India and plotting against the country from abroad. Speaking at a BNP rally in Dhamrai, Dhaka, on Monday, he alleged that the authoritarian government had pushed the nation to the brink of destruction.

Addressing the gathering at Jatrabari Field, he claimed that the fascist regime fell due to the movement led by Tarique Rahman and student activists. He stressed the need for a fair election in the future and highlighted the repression BNP had suffered for 15 years under Sheikh Hasina's rule, claiming it was unprecedented in democratic history. He accused the government of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances, and widespread oppression of opposition activists, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who he said was subjected to unjust imprisonment and mistreatment.

Fakhrul also spoke about the 86 cases filed against Tarique Rahman and the continuous court appearances BNP leaders still endure. He emphasized the party's resilience despite numerous attempts to dismantle it and condemned the government's crackdown on Islamic scholars and religious leaders, referencing the events at Shapla Chattar. He alleged that Awami League had manipulated elections for years and accused it of suppressing political opposition to maintain power.

He further criticized Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for questioning why her residence at 32 Dhanmondi was demolished, asserting that she had sold out the country. He praised the role of the army in recent developments and claimed that while Hasina fled the country, BNP leaders had remained steadfast.

Speaking about Nobel laureate Dr. Yunus, he stated that BNP had placed a qualified individual in power. He expressed frustration that students who had fought for democracy under Hasina's rule never had the chance to vote. He warned that certain political groups were pushing for local elections first, which he feared could lead to instability. He urged the government not to push the country further into chaos and reiterated BNP's commitment to political reforms, including limiting government terms to two and implementing the 31-point policy proposed by Tarique Rahman.

Regarding economic concerns, Fakhrul criticized rising commodity prices, mentioning that rice now costs 80 taka per kilogram. He urged BNP members to maintain discipline and engage the public with love, not fear. He dismissed allegations of extortion within the party, labeling them as false accusations by the Awami League.

Fakhrul reiterated BNP's commitment to fair elections, asserting that people must be able to say, 'My vote, my choice.' He criticized the government’s continued oppression and warned that forming a new political party with former fascists would lead to public rejection. He demanded an end to politically motivated lawsuits against BNP leaders and called for immediate elections to restore people's voting rights. He concluded by expressing confidence that BNP would form the next government through the people's mandate.