BNP has accused the government of trying to perpetuate the current political crisis, asserting that the transport blockade will continue until a solution is agreed, report agencies.
In a statement released from an undisclosed location on Friday, BNP joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi claimed that the government is afraid of ending the turmoil.
"The government wants to keep alive the crisis in the country. They're scared of resolving it… they're unwilling to restore peace and stability in the country."
The BNP spokesman also said the government is reluctant of holding a fair and inclusive election only because of its fear of losing power.
"We're on a non-stop movement to restore people's voting rights as well as ensure a free and fair election. The government is now on the brink of fall," he added.
Rizvi reiterated their call to the government for an effective and meaningful dialogue, shunning its repressive and subversive acts, to overcome the current political deadlock.
Otherwise, he warned, their blockade will continue until they attain the victory.
Mentioning that they do not practice the politics of vengeance, Rizvi said BNP will not do injustice and show vindictive attitude to anyone, if it returns to power. "We're determined to ensure the rule of law and justice."
The BNP leader came down heavily on the law-enforcement agencies over their role, saying they are working as political cadres. "The government is using the law-enforcers like 'Awami Rakhkhi Bahini'."
He alleged that joint forces, comprising Police, RAB and BGB members, are working across the country to annihilate the opposition. "These joint forces are carrying out heinous and violent attacks on the opposition men at grassroots level, holding the evil spirit of the 'Rakhkhi Bahini' of 1972-75."
"These forces have been transformed into enemies of the people by posting their (government) own people in important positions to use them for their own ends."
The BNP leader also criticised Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) director general Maj Gen Aziz Ahmed by labelling his remark that his force will open fire on bombers, if needed, as 'unprecedented and terrifying'.
