Tarique Rahman warned that if the country becomes unstable, it could pave the way for the return and rehabilitation of “defeated and fugitive fascist forces.” In this regard he urged the interim government to remain alert to “covert political manoeuvres.”
The acting chairman said that during fascist rule, some anti-fascist activists had adopted secret strategies to survive. Similarly, the fallen and defeated fascist elements might now be using covert tactics to obstruct the nation’s transition to democracy and he cautioned to remain vigilant about it.
Referring to some former allies who were once part the anti-fascist movement, Tarique Rahman observed that their recent actions may be creating conditions that undermine the rights and opportunities of “you, me, and many others in this country.”
Calling for zero tolerance towards the fallen and fugitive forces, Tarique Rahman said, “One of the main ways to resist the malicious schemes of covert groups is to maintain and strengthen a broad national unity against fascism.” For that, he noted that the BNP remains committed to cooperation and understanding with the interim government and its allies in the anti-fascist movement.