Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reminded Khaleda Zia that it is not possible to foist an unconstitutional authority on Bangladesh by pursuing a violent movement that lacks political support.
“She (Khaleda) doesn’t believe in democracy,” Hasina said of her bitter rival on Sunday.
“She is hoping for a military intervention. She thinks someone in uniform will put her in power,” the prime minister said taking a dig at Khaleda.
Bangladesh has faced several military coups since independence.
Khaleda’s party, which boycotted the 2014 general election, is enforcing a violent blockade across Bangladesh demanding a snap election under a ‘neutral government’.
About 100 people have been killed since the agitations started on Jan 5.
Hasina reminded the BNP chief: “There’s provision for capital punishment [for unauthorised takeovers]. Those you (Khaleda) are waiting for are aware of the consequences.
“Everyone knows what happened to Zia, Ershad, Moinuddin, and Fakhruddin. I don’t think anyone will make the same mistake.”
Source: bdnews24
