BNP finds ministers' assertions fishy

BNP on Wednesday alleged that ruling party leaders and ministers are talking about the release of their chairperson Khaleda Zia on parole with an 'evil' motive, reports UNB.

"The government is now talking about our leader's (Khaleda's) parole after putting her life at risk. It's a mockery of the government over her life and treatment," said BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

Speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan central office, he said several ministers and Awami League leaders are relentlessly talking about their chairperson's release on parole.

"She (Khaleda) will get released on bail through normal legal process. So, there's an evil motive behind the ruling party leaders' assertions over her parole. They're also talking about it as part of their plot," the BNP leader said.

He urged the government to ensure unconditional release of their ailing chairperson. "Don't create a smokescreen by talking about parole."

Otherwise, Rizvi said, their party together with people will take to the streets to have Khaleda freed from jail.