Khaleda reiterated that the BNP would dissolve the crime-busting unit, RAB
Issuing a note of warning to the government, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday said the ruling Awami League would get no mercy for its “misdeeds” and the “crimes” committed under its rule.
Khaleda reiterated that the BNP would dissolve the crime-busting unit, RAB and said if her party came to power, it would form another force instead of RAB in consultation with all.
“There is mercy for normal crimes, but there is no mercy for the severe crimes that you (Awami League) are committing,” she said.
“You (Awami League) were not in the office for 21 years, and this time you will not be in the office for 42 years,” Khaleda told a rally at Munshiganj Launch Ghat, held in protest against the killings and abductions across the country.
The BNP chief added that the people of the country had shed tears so far and now it was the Awami League’s turn to shed floods of tears.
She said there would be no escape route for the ruling party to flee by when the people would take to the streets in protest against the government’s “misrule.”
“We do not want to see any more bloodshed and tears. Step down immediately and hold elections under a non-partisan government,” she said.
The BNP chief urged the countrymen to arise and to not let any more bloodshed happen.
“Ousting the government from the office, we will bring back democracy and the rule of law to the country,” she vowed.
Munshiganj district unit BNP organised the rally that witnessed the convergence of thousands of party leaders and activists from across the area.
The BNP chairperson repeated that Sheikh Hasina had to be held accountable for the Narayanganj killings.
The BNP chief alleged that RAB killed 11 people including four boatmen, because they were paid money by ruling party men.
The BNP leader demanded maximum punishment for the RAB officials allegedly responsible for the Narayanganj killings.
Regarding labour leader Aminul’s murder, Khaleda alleged that the elite force killed Aminul and his body was found three days after he went missing.
“We never used RAB for political purposes. We arrested militant Bangla Bhai and Abdur Rahman alive and the forces did not shoot at them.”
Khaleda also demanded the release of Mahtabuddin Minar, a Feni BNP leader who was held in connection with the killing of Phulgazi chairman Ekramul Haque in Feni.
Terming the country a death valley, Khaleda Zia said: “I cannot say that I am safe. People cannot say they are safe. As long as the Awami League remains in the office, none can say they are safe.”
People have fallen victims to killings, abductions and forced disappearances since the ruling Awami League assumed office this time.
“The Awami League possesses two qualities – killing and abduction. It is nothing new for them. After the independence of the country, it did the same thing, forming different forces.”
Reiterating the demand for elections under a non-partisan interim government, Khaleda said, “We have said we would not take part in election under the Awami League government as election would not be held free and fair under its rule.”
The ruling party shuddered at the thought of people’s campaign against it and so it debarred the BNP from holding rally, said the BNP chairperson.
Referring to Sheikh Hasina’s letter to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Khaleda said: “Modi was elected through vote, but Sheikh Hasina was not elected in that manner.”
The BNP chief alleged that the Awami League had been conspiring to erase Ziaur Rahman’s role in Bangladesh’s independence from the country’s history.
“I remember Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani. We named Novo Theater after Bhasani’s name. Bhasani was a great patriot, but his name was also erased from the history,” she stated.
Slamming the Anti-Corruption Commission, Khaleda said: “We formed the ACC as an independent body, but now it is under the prime minister.”
About the repeated price hike in electricity and gas, the BNP chief maintained that the commoners were bearing the brunt of it while the quick rental businessmen were cashing in on the situation.
Mushignaj district unit BNP President Abdul Hai chaired the programme which was addressed by senior leaders of the party, among others.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
