BNP to form peace brigades to prevent return of AL

FE Team | Published: August 17, 2024 00:01:03

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the opposition leaders and workers to create 'peace brigades' in their respective area saying that ousted autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina is plotting to incite chaos in the country from India, reports UNB.
Speaking at a milad and doa mahfil on Friday, he also urged BNP leaders and activists to remain vigilant to prevent any new fascism from emerging in the country due to the current situation.
"We have fought a long battle. If you think that our fight is over, then you are wrong. The country is now in a state of flux. Sheikh Hasina, sitting in India, could seize the opportunity at any moment. She has already started hatching a plot. It is our responsibility to resist that conspiracy," the BNP leader said.
He alleged that the Awami League is talking about communalism and the persecution of minority communities as part of its new plot to destabilise the country.
"Your responsibility is to create peace brigades in your respective areas to guard them (minorities). You will protect all places of worship, temples, and churches of all minorities... You must also ensure the protection of their business establishments, their lives, and their property," Fakhrul said, addressing BNP leaders and workers.
He also reminded the party leaders and workers of their Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's recent call to refrain from destruction, revenge, and vengeance, and to build society with love and peace.
As part of its countrywide programme, BNP arranged the doa and milad mahfil on the ground floor of its Nayapaltan central office, marking the 80th birthday of Khaleda Zia.
"On the occasion of our leader's birthday, let us all pray to Allah so that we can move forward, upholding the reputation of BNP established by martyred President Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia, and Tarique Rahman," Fakhrul said.
He noted that BNP laid the groundwork for a mass uprising through its 17-year struggle, and students and youth advanced the movement to victory by sacrificing their blood.
Fakhrul mentioned that around a thousand students and youth, including Abu Sayeed in Rangpur, sacrificed their lives during the movement.