Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul Quader said on Thursday as per the existing laws, BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and its acting vice-chairman Tarique Rahman are not qualified for contesting in the next parliamentary elections, reports BSS.
"BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was convicted for corruption while Mirza Fakhrul claims that BNP is well-organised under her leadership. Tarique Rahman is the blessed son of graft and a fugitive convict," he told a press briefing at his official residence in the city.
Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, said Tarique fled away the country on undertaking that he would never do politics."So...how would a convicted fugitive become the BNP leaders?" he questioned.
Responding to a statement of BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the AL general secretary said in fact the BNP, not the Awami League, is recognised as a terrorist party at home and abroad.
A Canadian court also recognised the BNP as a terrorist party, he added.
Mentioning that the AL is an organisation of commoners and a resort to the people's trust, Quader said the stance of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government and the AL is very strong against terrorism and communal forces.
He said as the BNP is involved in terrorism, it is isolated from people, resulting in failure in movement and elections.
On allegations of BNP leaders that the government does not want a competitive election, Quader said, "The BNP is actually afraid of polls."
Khaleda, Tarique disqualified for polls as per laws: Quader
FE Team | Published: September 15, 2022 23:18:53
Khaleda, Tarique disqualified for polls as per laws: Quader
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