32 pro-reformist MPs show loyalty to Khaleda
Friday, 26 October 2007
Some 32 MPs of BNP known as pro-reformists met with Secretary General Khandkar Delwar Hossain Thursday to demonstrate unity in the party and their unflinching loyalty to the leadership of Khaleda Zia who is now in jail on charge of corruption, reports UNB.
Welcoming them at his NAM house at noon, Delwar said, "The situation was a bit clouded under the present condition. Your presence here today will remove the confusion and clear the situation."
"Your presence has also demonstrated that BNP has remained united. There might be personal conflict but we are all united behind chairperson Khaleda Zia," he added.
Pointing his finger to Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan and his associates, Delwar later told reporters that Khaleda Zia had expelled them from the party as a last resort to maintain unity in the party.
Replying to a question, he said those expelled from the party cannot be taken back without permission of the chairperson.
However, if anyone wants to return, he has to apply in accordance with the party constitution.
He said he sought permission to meet with Khaleda Zia in the special jail. "I'm waiting to see her. Those expelled from the party cannot be taken back without her permission. Equally, her permission is needed to take action against the associates of those expelled.
Delwar told the former MPs of the party that he would always discuss with them and seek their advice in dealing with all affairs of the party. "I shall not take any decision on my own."
He requested them to be careful that none can exert undue influence in the process of trial of party leaders and workers. Fair and just trial should be ensured so that people are convinced that their trial is unbiased and fair.
Delwar reiterated the demand for opening up the party offices for carrying out its activities.
Joint secretary general Nazrul Islam Khan also addressed the former MPs of the party.
The former MPs present were MK Anwar, Mohammad Shahjahan, Moazzem Hossain Alal, Major (rtd) Akteruzzaman, Gazi Mohammad Shahjahan
Jewel, Monirul Haq Chowdhury, Abul Kalam Azad, Kazi Rafiqul Islam, Abdul Momin Talukdar,
Principal Sohrabuddin, Ashrafuddin Nizam, Selim Reza Habib, Fazlul Haq Sultan, Shah Nurul Karim Shahin, Shahjahan Chowdhury, Dr Mohammad
Ali, Selim Sultana, Helen Zerin Khan, Fahima Akter Jublee, Noorjahan Yasmin, Rehena Akter Banu, Bilqis Zahan, Ferdousi Akter, Rashida
Begum Hira, Newaz Halima, Shahana Akter Rani, Chayan Ara, Rozina Islam, Jahan Pannan and Saimon Zerin.
Welcoming them at his NAM house at noon, Delwar said, "The situation was a bit clouded under the present condition. Your presence here today will remove the confusion and clear the situation."
"Your presence has also demonstrated that BNP has remained united. There might be personal conflict but we are all united behind chairperson Khaleda Zia," he added.
Pointing his finger to Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan and his associates, Delwar later told reporters that Khaleda Zia had expelled them from the party as a last resort to maintain unity in the party.
Replying to a question, he said those expelled from the party cannot be taken back without permission of the chairperson.
However, if anyone wants to return, he has to apply in accordance with the party constitution.
He said he sought permission to meet with Khaleda Zia in the special jail. "I'm waiting to see her. Those expelled from the party cannot be taken back without her permission. Equally, her permission is needed to take action against the associates of those expelled.
Delwar told the former MPs of the party that he would always discuss with them and seek their advice in dealing with all affairs of the party. "I shall not take any decision on my own."
He requested them to be careful that none can exert undue influence in the process of trial of party leaders and workers. Fair and just trial should be ensured so that people are convinced that their trial is unbiased and fair.
Delwar reiterated the demand for opening up the party offices for carrying out its activities.
Joint secretary general Nazrul Islam Khan also addressed the former MPs of the party.
The former MPs present were MK Anwar, Mohammad Shahjahan, Moazzem Hossain Alal, Major (rtd) Akteruzzaman, Gazi Mohammad Shahjahan
Jewel, Monirul Haq Chowdhury, Abul Kalam Azad, Kazi Rafiqul Islam, Abdul Momin Talukdar,
Principal Sohrabuddin, Ashrafuddin Nizam, Selim Reza Habib, Fazlul Haq Sultan, Shah Nurul Karim Shahin, Shahjahan Chowdhury, Dr Mohammad
Ali, Selim Sultana, Helen Zerin Khan, Fahima Akter Jublee, Noorjahan Yasmin, Rehena Akter Banu, Bilqis Zahan, Ferdousi Akter, Rashida
Begum Hira, Newaz Halima, Shahana Akter Rani, Chayan Ara, Rozina Islam, Jahan Pannan and Saimon Zerin.