Tarique Rahman On Political Reforms | Stay alert, don’t let fascism return

Emphasising the need for unity among political parties, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged everyone to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.

“The fascist who fled the country will try to spoil our unity, and we all must remain alert,” he said while speaking at a rally in Khulna city via video conference.

Tarique called upon those who have fought for over 16 years against the Awami League not to engage in infighting over trivial issues.

Holding the Awami League responsible for the destruction of democratic institutions during its rule, he said that restoring people’s voting rights through a fair election is the main task.

Expressing optimism about his party’s prospects, he said that BNP will win if the election is held fairly, and urged party activists to stand by the people in both good and bad times and to be responsible and acceptable.

He claimed that several lakh BNP activists faced “ghost” cases during their fight to restore democracy, while several thousand leaders and activists were killed or became victims of enforced disappearance.

The BNP acting chairman said the blood of 2,000 students and ordinary people who sacrificed their lives during the July-August 2024 uprising must be valued and honoured.

Urging everyone to work together to ensure food, education, communication and healthcare for all, he alleged that the AL has destroyed the country, which must now be rebuilt.

Presided over by Khulna city unit BNP convener Shafiqul Alam Mona, BNP chairperson’s advisory council member Amanullah Aman, Party Vice-Chairman Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Organising Secretary Aninda Islam Amit, Student Affairs Secretary Rakibul Islam Bakul, among others, spoke at the event.