BNP terms remark on Salahuddin ‘brutal mockery’

BNP termed on Sunday unrealistic and brutal mockery Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's remarks that its joint secretary general Salahuddin Ahmed, who has remained missing, was driven out of party chairperson Khaleda Zia's office, reports UNB.

In a statement, signed by BNP joint secretary general Barkatullah Bulu said, "We've no words to condemn Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's irrational, absurd and brutal mockery that Khaleda Zia might have driven out Salahuddin stuffing him in a garbage sack."

He further said, "The country's people expect responsible comments from her (Hasina), not any perverted fun. The government can't evade its responsibility for such a serious incident by making such ridiculous comment."

Though the government illegally assumed office, it is responsible for ensuring the security of every citizen as it is governing the country.

The party alleged that the government is gradually stretching its hands to top opposition leaders as it has turned audacious after being able to kill, abduct and many political leaders and activists and make them "disappeared".

"Salahuddin is the last example of its (govt) brutal audacity," it added

BNP demanded the government either immediately release him or produce him before court. "Or else, this killer and illegal regime will have to shoulder the responsibility if the situation deteriorates. The people of Bangladesh never ever tolerate any killer regime