BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday accused certain political quarters of deeply plotting to destabilise the country and derail the upcoming election and democratic process by using the Mitford murder incident to divert politics in a different direction, reports UNB.
Speaking at a demonstration rally in front of BNP's Nayapaltan central office, he said, "This plan and conspiracy are extremely dangerous. The aim is to create fresh unrest and division in the country and to push Bangladesh back to a state where democracy is once again obliterated."
Fakhrul, however, said the BNP is moving forward towards democracy in a peaceful manner. "We want democracy through peaceful means. Our only goal is to ensure that the national election is held in February 2026."
He said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, after discussions in London, decided that the next general election must be held in February 2026, and there will be no exception to this.
Fakhrul said when BNP leaders and activists are working to implement their 31-point proposal to rebuild Bangladesh, some political cliques are indulging in plots. "They are trying to use the Mitford incident to divert the course of politics in a different direction."
The BNP leader said this kind of conspiracy is nothing new. "As the people of Bangladesh are trying to stand tall, these conspirators make fresh attempts to create instability, prevent the election from taking place, and deny voters their right to franchise."
BNP's Dhaka South and North city units arranged the programme protesting the continuous conspiratorial lies and propaganda and demanding exemplary punishment for the barbaric murder of scrap trader Sohohag near Mitford Hospital.
Fakhrul said some so-called political leaders and workers have used indecent and offensive language against Tarique Rahman, thinking it will weaken BNP and frighten its leaders and supporters. "But BNP is a party that has faced many challenges and risen again and again like a phoenix. This is the party founded by Ziaur Rahman." In light of the current situation in the country, Mirza Fakhrul urged BNP leaders and activists to act responsibly, emphasising the party's role as a major political force and a democratic entity in Bangladesh.
"My request to the party leaders and activists is that you should not fall into anyone's trap. They are trying to provoke us to fall into their trap, but we should not get excited," Fakhrul said.
