Unrest in CHT during puja part of nat'l and int'l conspiracies: Rizvi

Senior citizens struggle to get hospital services: Dr Zahid

FE Team | Published: October 02, 2025 00:03:55

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said the ongoing unrest in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) during the Durga Puja celebrations is part of a 'national and international conspiracy' aimed at destabilising Bangladesh, report agencies.
"Some countries want to bring Hasina back to power so that they can keep Bangladesh under their control forever. They are still trying to do that. Why is there unrest in the hills at the border during Puja? There are many Hindu communities there as well. Why has the unrest suddenly been created there? This is a planned move at this time of the festival," he said.
Speaking to reporters after visiting a Puja mandap at Paltan Community Centre in the capital on Wednesday, Rizvi said it is a national and international plot to destabilise Bangladesh.
"Those who could not accept Sheikh Hasina's fall are the ones carrying out this conspiracy during Durga Puja. They want to create incidents that will damage Bangladesh's image abroad. That is why they are making this attempt," he observed.
The BNP leader alleged that Hasina wanted to establish her own rule, creating a scope for her children, nephews and relatives to take control of the country's assets.
He said Hasina also tried to turn Bangladesh into a family dynasty, as if the country was her father's property - treating it like her personal possession and private estate.
Referring to the festive atmosphere at the Puja mandaps, Rizvi said people of all parties and religions were coming together on this occasion of Puja beyond political divisions, creating a rare and extraordinary bond. "But there are still attempts to break this harmony."
He said his party has continued efforts to ensure the Durga Puja celebrations remain safe and peaceful, with sincerity from people of all parties and backgrounds.
Meanwhile, BNP Standing Committee Member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain has said senior citizens of the country are facing obstacles in accessing the healthcare services in hospitals.
"Elderly people suffering from serious or complex diseases are facing various obstacles in getting services in hospitals. Their suffering is crossing all limits due to the long queues, waiting times and inadequate facilities at multiple hospitals. Such crisis is very acute in large hospitals in Dhaka," he said.