It would have behooved the main opposition political party to have come out with a strong statement in line with the sentiments of the people
The BNP has been conspicuously silent in voicing its views on the controversial Pakistan parliament resolution condemning the execution of Quader Molla.
This is unacceptable. The resolution came as an affront to the nation, and apart from being offensive in the extreme was simply wrong on the facts and betrayed the depth of ignorance and denial that still exists in Pakistan about the horrors committed on the Bangladeshi people in 1971.
The statement touched a chord with the Bangladeshi people, who have been all but universal in their condemnation. It requires a strong response. It would have behooved the main opposition political party which claims the people’s mandate to have come out with a strong statement in line with the sentiments of the people.
The silence from the BNP seems to suggest at the very least that it finds the Pakistan parliament resolution inoffensive and unworthy of remark or at the worst that it agrees with the sentiments voiced.
When asked to explain the party’s official silence, BNP standing committee member and spokesperson Nazrul Islam Khan made the unconvincing argument that it was because it is a matter for the government as part of its responsibility to manage diplomatic relations.
This is not good enough. We believe that public concern about the Molla resolution is a simple issue of national sovereignty and that the BNP would benefit from taking a clear stance on the resolution rather than ducking the question.
Khaleda Zia is holding a press conference on Tuesday evening to discuss the country’s political situation. This will provide her with a good opportunity to clarify the BNP’s position. She should use the occasion to clear up any confusion and respond to any questions that have been raised.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
BECAUSE, BNP LEADER IS THE PAID AGENT OF PAKISTAN. IN ORDER TO MAKE PAKISTAN HAPPY, KHALEDA AND TAREQ ZIA HAS BEEN SILENT….. THIS IS A SHAME FOR ALL SUPPORTERS AND VOATERS OF BNP THAT THEIR PARTY IS NOT RAISING VOICE AGAINST PAKISTAN PARLIAMENT…..WHAT DOES IT PROVE ????? IT HAS BEEN CLEAR THAT THE BBNP AND ITS SUPPORTERS ARE PRO-PAKISTANI WHO HAVE BEEN ALWAYS AGAINST INDEPENDENT BANGLADESH…… POLITICAL WRIGHTS OF THEM MUST BE CANCELLED….