MP murder proves govt\'s failure: BNP

The murder of Gaibandha Awami League (AL) lawmaker Manjurul Islam Liton has proved that the government has miserably failed in tackling the law and order situation in the country, said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, report agencies.

He also voiced concern over the incident.

"A ruling party MP's killing has exposed that the government has completely failed to maintain law and order and ensure security in public life," he said.

He came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after placing wreaths at BNP founder Ziaur Rahman's grave along with leaders and activists of Jatiyabadi Chhadtra Dal (JCD) in the city on Monday, marking its 38th founding anniversary.

Fakhrul alleged that criminals are raising their ugly heads across the country as the government is letting them loose.

"Even an MP is not now safe in the country… There's no guarantee of natural death as law enforcers are being used to protect ruling party's interests."

AL lawmaker from Gaibandha-1 constituency Manjurul Islam Liton was shot dead in a gun attack at his Bamandanga village home in Sundarganj upazila on Saturday.

Ruling party leaders blamed BNP-Jamaat men for the murder. Reacting to the allegations of the ruling party men, the BNP leader said it is Awami League's old habit to shift the blame of their misdeeds to others. "The truth can never be buried."