KHULNA, Feb 24 (UNB): Stressing the need for unity among political parties, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged all to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.
"The fascist who fled the country will try to spoil our unity, and we all must remain alert," he said while speaking virtually at a rally organised by BNP in Khulna on Monday.
Tarique Rahman called upon all who have fought for over 16 years against the Awami League (AL) not to engage in infighting over trivial issues.
Holding the AL responsible for destroying democratic institutions during its rule, he said restoring people's voting rights through a fair election is the main task.
Expressing optimism about his party's prospects, he said BNP will win if the election is held fairly, and urged party followers to stand by people in both good and bad times and to be responsible and acceptable.
He claimed that several lakhs of BNP men faced ghost cases during their fight to restore democracy, while several thousand leaders and activists were killed or disappeared.
The BNP acting chairman said the blood of 2,000 students and people who sacrificed their lives during the July-August 2024 uprising must be valued and honoured.
Urging all to work together to ensure food, education, communication and healthcare for people, he alleged that the AL has destroyed the country, which must now be rebuilt from the brink of ruination.
Presided over by Khulna city unity of BNP convener Advocate Shafiqul Alam Mona, BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council Member Amanullah Aman, party's Vice Chairman Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Organising Secretary Aninda Islam Amit, Student Affairs Secretary Rakibul Islam Bakul, among others, spoke at the event.
