‘Learning from past mistakes, building on achievements’: Tarique seeks public support in BTV address

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has said there was no alternative to strict anti-corruption measures, restoration of the rule of law, and ensuring that the state and government remain accountable to the people in order to implement the party’s plans.

“If you support us in governing the state, the government of the coming days will be accountable to the people and the rule of law will be re-established. This is my commitment to the people. This is the BNP’s commitment,” he said while addressing the nation on Bangladesh Television (BTV) today (9 February).

Tarique Rahman said the BNP had previously governed the country several times with public support but acknowledged that unintentional mistakes may have been made while running the state. He apologised to the nation for those shortcomings.

He said the party had learned from past errors and, building on its achievements, was seeking public support once again in the 12 February national election to build a safer Bangladesh for the present and future generations.

Stressing the importance of public trust, he said the people were the ultimate source of the BNP’s political power and that his commitment to accountability stemmed from that belief.