BNP dismissed on Thursday Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina's allegation that its senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman wanted to block her niece's victory in the UK polls terming it absurd and illogical, reports UNB.
"The PM told the Parliament that Tarique Rahman tried to block Tulip's victory in the UK polls. Her allegation is absurd and it has no practical basis," said BNP spokesman Asaduzzaman Ripon.
Addressing a press briefing at the party's Nayapaltan central office, he said there is no reason for Tarique to interfere in Britain's internal politics. "We think the UK chapter of Awami League has given the Prime Minister and the AL chief false information about it just to appease her."
Earlier on Tuesday, PM Sheikh Hasina accused BNP Tarique Rahman of trying his best to block Tulip Siddiq's victory in the UK polls.
Reacting to the PM's comment, Ripon said Tarique has no interest in UK's politics and he did not play any role against any candidate in the UK polls. "Tarique Rahman is always interested in Bangladesh politics and he always thinks about the country's people, its democracy and future."
"As our party is now out of parliament, I, on behalf of my party, has clarified the issue. We hope after our clarification, misconception over the issue will be over," the BNP spokesman added.
Ripon also rejected the Prime Minister's allegation that Ziaur Rahman had tried to obstruct her homecoming saying she presented it wrong in the Parliament.
BNP refutes PM\\\'s allegation
FE Team | Published: July 10, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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