State reforms won't work sans people's direct representatives: Tarique

FE Team | Published: February 17, 2025 23:53:58

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said the initiative of state reforms will not succeed until the people's direct representatives are entrusted with the responsibility of running the country, reports UNB.
"Those who believe reforms should come before the election must understand that for those reforms to be successful, people who are truly connected to the masses are needed. Without them, no reforms will be possible," he said.
Tarique Rahman came up with the remarks while speaking at a programme at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh in the capital on Monday, virtually joining from UK.
He also warned that any delay in the election would only deepen the conspiracy against both the country and the government.
'Amra BNP Poribar' organised programme to provide financial assistance to photojournalists who were injured during the July-August mass uprising against the Awami League regime.
Tarique said it was the politicians, not anyone else, who presented the reform proposals to the nation over two years ago.
"If real reforms are to be made in this country, they must be carried out by real politicians," the BNP leader observed.
He said politicians must seek suggestions and opinions from professionals, intellectuals, and members of civil society to effectively run the state.
"Based on those suggestions, we will gradually move the country forward. But until the direct representatives of people are entrusted with the responsibility of running the country, no reform will be fully implemented in any way," he said.
Tarique also said those who have a direct connection to the people can understand their desires and move the country forward in line with the people's wishes.