Reformists warn Khaleda of BNP break-up
Thursday, 19 July 2007
The pro-reform leaders in the BNP Wednesday urged Khaleda Zia not to say anything that could break up the party, reports bdnews24.com.
They said they wanted reform to practise more democracy in the party, not to divide the party.
Those who speak of division are pushing the party towards division, joint secretary general Ashraf Hossain told reporters after meeting secretary general Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan at his Gulshan residence in the noon.
"We have trust and respect for chairperson Khaleda Zia. She is terming the reformists conspirators which is not right.
"We want welfare of the party, she also wants unity in the party. So she should not say anything, which could create division in the party. We also will not do so," Ashraf said.
Replying to a question suggesting the BNP chairperson's possible arrest, he said, "Why should she be arrested?"
He said the groundwork for the council meeting was on and it might be held after August.
BNP chairperson's adviser ZA Khan told journalists, "Those who do not want reform do not want welfare of the party."
They said they wanted reform to practise more democracy in the party, not to divide the party.
Those who speak of division are pushing the party towards division, joint secretary general Ashraf Hossain told reporters after meeting secretary general Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan at his Gulshan residence in the noon.
"We have trust and respect for chairperson Khaleda Zia. She is terming the reformists conspirators which is not right.
"We want welfare of the party, she also wants unity in the party. So she should not say anything, which could create division in the party. We also will not do so," Ashraf said.
Replying to a question suggesting the BNP chairperson's possible arrest, he said, "Why should she be arrested?"
He said the groundwork for the council meeting was on and it might be held after August.
BNP chairperson's adviser ZA Khan told journalists, "Those who do not want reform do not want welfare of the party."