Dhaka Bureau: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir termed the current Awami League government a constitution thief. In explanation of this, he said, the short verdict of the ruling, which used the judicial department to cancel the caretaker government, said that two consecutive elections can be held under the caretaker government, but the observation has been removed from the full judgment. The government abolished the system of caretaker government in Parliament before the full verdict was announced, which is unconstitutional and illegal. The current government is illegal. Even if they want to hold elections according to the constitution, they must first prove that they are constitutionally valid.
The Secretary General of the BNP said that at this moment, one thing must be said very strongly: this government is illegal and sitting in power by deceiving the constitution. The people of the country and the whole world should be informed that they are illegal. He said, however, that this illegal government is once again holding a one-sided election for the sake of the constitution. It is very funny: ‘Ram Ram does not fit in the mouth of a ghost. He said, We are fighting on the streets with life, and there is no chance to look back. The time has come to overthrow this tyrannical government through a strong movement. There is no pardon for these constitution thieves.
He said these things in a huge youth rally organized by Jubo Dal to demand the unconditional release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and the fall of the government in front of BNP’s Nayapaltan office on Monday (October 16) afternoon.
Earlier on Monday, the rally started at 2:30 PM, but from 10:00 PM, activists from different units of the capital began to gather in front of the central office of Naya Paltan with banners and festoons. At that time, they started chanting slogans demanding the release of party chairperson Khaleda Zia and the resignation of the government. By 1 pm, the rally had turned into a mass of people in the presence of activists on the side of the road from Kakrail, Nayapaltan, to the Fakirapool intersection. During the speech of the senior leaders, the activists started chanting ‘Hatao Hasina Bachao Desh, Takeback Bangladesh’, Takeback Bangladesh’.
Under the chairmanship of Youth Party President Sultan Salauddin Tuku, General Secretary Shafiqul Islam Milton, BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Vice Chairman Barkat Ullah Bulu, Chairman’s Advisor Abdus Salam, Dr. Farhad Halim Donor, Joint Secretary General Syed Moazzem Alal, and Dhaka Metropolitan BNP Convener Abdus Salam
Mirza Abbas, a member of the BNP’s auxiliary committee, said, “When we used to form Jubo Dal, we caused the downfall of Ershad by agitating against him. My question to today’s youth society is that the youth party has become more organized, so why have we not been able to ensure the fall of the government? Today’s rally is a clear message to the government: you are running out of time.
He said, “Something has happened if we don’t say it; we have people with us; their involvement in the movement is enough for us.” With tough movement ahead, everyone should be ready. 43 lakh cases against BNP leaders and workers; if they all keep coming towards Dhaka, will there be any damage to the judiciary? If necessary, I will gather everyone in Dhaka and do what I need to do.
Gayeshwar Chandra Roy said that until we can bring down the government, there is no reason to be complacent. He said, “Whoever is sitting in Ganabhaban to hear the news of our leader’s death, I will ensure the downfall of our leader before we lose him.” On that day, I will say we have done it; we can do it.
He said the police station has been instructed to keep 70 policemen in each station. There are not so many policemen; in fact, Awami League workers will be kept ready to ensure vote theft by wearing police uniforms.
This BNP leader lamented and said, I have to attend the court every day during the puja; my puja is over. Devi may forgive me if I don’t go to the temple, but the court will not spare me. He said that the government will bite death in the future, and everyone should be ready to break the biting teeth. Those who harass without reason cannot be exempt without reason. Prepare for war against war. If I have to die, I will die on the road. I will return home after fulfilling my demands.
Dhaka Metropolitan BNP convenor Abdus Salam said, I want to say clearly that if the Awami League does not obey the law, there is nothing that we have to obey. Movement should be done above the law. If I look at the above instructions, I will not get Khaleda Zia back. Do whatever it takes to free him. Time is short; no one will survive if Hasina comes to power again by force. Everyone should unite and be on the streets to get rid of him.
Youth Party President Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said that if something happens to the country’s leader, the country will be on fire. We are more united than ever. At this time, he raised his hand with the activists and vowed to stay on the streets for the future movement.
