Khaleda paved way for Ershad to take over in 1982, PM tells JS

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina accused on Sunday Khaleda Zia of paving the way for HM Ershad to take over power in 1982 and enjoying various facilities from the former military ruler, reports UNB.

"Sattar (Justice Abdus Sattar) was the acting chairman of BNP. Though Begum Khaleda Zia didn't join politics at that time, she suddenly made a statement to oust Sattar from the post of chairman. I would like to say Khaleda Zia had created the scope for Ershad to grab power in 1982," she said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks taking part in discussions on the condolence motion on late opposition leader HM Ershad and others at the Jatiya Sangsad.

Sheikh Hasina also recalled the role of former MP and National Awami Party President Prof Muzaffar Ahmad during the Liberation War and that of Indian minister Sushma Swaraj, particularly in implementation of Land Boundary Agreement signed between Bangladesh and India.