Rizvi's statement an example of freedom of speech: Hasan

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has said the statement made by BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi after his release from jail is a clear manifestation of freedom of speech in the country, reports BSS.
After his release from the jail yesterday (Tuesday), Rizvi claimed that he is barred from making free speech. But by making this statement he proved that he is completely free in expressing his political speech and thoughts, the minister said.
Hasan said this while replying to a question of journalists at his Secretariat office in the city on Wednesday.
As Rizvi termed the country as 'big jail' comparing it with Dhaka's Central Jail in Keraniganj, the minister, also Awami League joint general secretary, said the government can sent him again to the 'small jail' if he wishes.
Hasan said the way opposition parties of Bangladesh are spreading hatred against the government and carrying out their political activities every now and then; such example is not even practiced in the neighbouring countries.
The minister said Rahul Gandhi has been sentenced to jail for two years for a remark and his membership from the parliament has been canceled. The person who lodged the case against Rahul Gandhi is a member of BJP and a parliament member, he added.