Some parties' actions may jeopardise people's rights

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has cautioned that the recent actions of certain political parties, which once marched alongside the anti-fascist movement, may now be creating a situation that undermines the rights and opportunities of people, reports UNB.

Virtually addressing the 'Hindu Representative Council 2025', organised by Matua Bahujan Samaj Unity Alliance at the Bangladesh Krishibid Institution auditorium in the capital on Saturday, he also said the interim government's primary responsibility is to establish a democratic administration through free and fair elections, rather than serve any party's interests.

"The role of some of our allies in the anti-fascist street movement may be creating a situation that could destroy the rights and opportunities of many people in the country, including yours and mine. If the country becomes unstable, it could pave the way for the rehabilitation of the fallen, defeated, fugitive fascist forces," the BNP leader said.

He urged the interim government and pro-democratic, anti-fascist forces to remain vigilant, suggesting that just as some opposition members once used covert strategies to survive under fascist rule, the defeated fascist forces might now be employing similar secret tactics to obstruct the country's path to democracy.

"The defeated fugitive forces of August 5 should not be allowed to use any party as a cover to secretly create instability in the country. To protect against such covert tactics, the main strategy is to maintain and uphold a national anti-fascist unity," Tarique said.

He said BNP, therefore, remains committed to cooperation and understanding with the interim government and its partners in the anti-fascism movement.

Describing BNP as a peaceful, tolerant and people-oriented political party, Tarique said respecting different views and maintaining a positive attitude towards differing parties and opinions is part of BNP's political culture.