No one can disrupt election through violence: Khasru

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has urged the government to go tough stance on maintaining law and order, stressing that no one should be allowed to disrupt the upcoming election through violence, report agencies.
"There is no reason to believe that anyone will be able to disrupt the upcoming election through violence or sabotage. The people of Bangladesh are vigilant and fully aware. They are eagerly awaiting the election," he said.
Talking to reporters after European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller's meeting with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam at the party Chairperson's Gulshan office in the capital on Wednesday, Khosru also said election activities are now in full swing across all 300 constituencies of the country with great enthusiasm and participation.
"Almost all political parties are now active on the ground, taking part in election-related activities. Campaigns and preparations are progressing smoothly in every area," he said.
Asked to comment on recent incidents of political unrest and violence, Khosru said such issues concern everyone. "Law and order is always a matter of concern. We also have our concerns."
He said they hope the government will ensure that its law enforcement agencies remain strong, vigilant, and effective in addressing any such incidents.
Responding to questions about the Awami League's alleged violent activities and lockdown programme, the BNP leader said, "The Awami League is neither in the race nor active in the country. Their leader is not even present. So, there is nothing to discuss."
He also said they believe anyone, not just the Awami League, can potentially carry out such violent acts. "It is the responsibility of the law enforcement agencies to perform their duties properly to protect the country from such activities."
Khssru said those who are not contesting in the election or are absent from the country, and whose activities have been suspended, may attempt violent acts, and other quarters could also be involved.