BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman says he is convinced that no one will be allowed to "kill democracy and establish fascism" in Bangladesh.
He made the remarks in a video addressed to the nation on the anniversary of the July-August mass uprising, reports bdnews24.com.
"An unprecedented national unity against fascism has been established on the streets that are soaked in the blood of thousands of martyrs. Fascism will never take root in Bangladesh again, In Sha Allah. No one will be given the chance to kill democracy," he said.
"Bangladesh will never be allowed to become a subservient state again, In Sha Allah. I think these questions will remain a part of our national unity, In Sha Allah."
He continued, "Today and every August 5th in the future should be a day of commitment to establishing democracy, good governance, and becoming humane people."
"In the long journey towards implementing this great promise, my party BNP, and I expect the support and cooperation of all the democratic people of the country."
In a fascism-free Bangladesh, there will be differences on issues between political parties seeking to implement their party ideology and goals, according to him. "That is not conflict, but rather the beauty of democracy."
"However, I humbly appeal to every political party and those who believe in democracy to take care so that these differences of opinion or disagreements do not rise to the level of fascism, radicalism, extremism, unrest or exoneration… In this regard, I think that every political party will present its party manifesto or agenda to the judgment of the people. It is entirely the right of the people to decide which one to accept and which one to reject. In this way, the state and the people must be strengthened through daily political practice."
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