Tarique Rahman suggested the party men to unitedly resist those, who will do politics in the religious establishments capitalising the religious beliefs and discipline of the people, those who will make the identity of Bangladesh questionable in the world and those who will use the division of religion and caste in the politics of Bangladesh for dishonest purposes, in their respective areas with their political wisdom in unison.
Regarding the reform of the state structure, he said, about two years ago, the BNP and like-minded parties gave a 31-point programme with the demand of reforming the country’s constitution and establishing people’s rights, which is still open for revision and modification.
But he assured that their 31-point programme includes any proposal of reform which will be brought by anybody.
The BNP acting chairman said victory is still far away as the path of success is very long.
“We were in the opposition for the last 17 years and still we are,” he said.
Noting that this is not time for complacency, he expressed optimism that if the grassroots leaders and workers, like vanguards, gain their trust and love by understanding the language of expectations of the people of Bangladesh, likewise they stood by the party during the crisis in the past, BNP will be able to present a new and changed Bangladesh to the people of the country.
BNP standing committee members Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Salahuddin Ahmed and Begum Selima Rahman also spoke in the meeting.