Threat to ban TIB nothing but govt's weakness: BNP
Thursday, 22 November 2012
BNP standing committee member MK Anwar on Wednesday said the threat to ban the activities of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) by ruling party members of parliament (MPs) is nothing but an attempt to cover up the government's own weakness, reports UNB.
"The threat is nothing but to hide its own weakness. Banning TIB operation is not a solution. The government should allow TIB to discharge its duties," said Anwar.
He made the remarks at a discussion organised by Swadhinata Forum, a pro-BNP platform, at the National Press Club, with its president Abu Naser Md Rahmatullah in the chair.
The discussion was arranged to mark the 48th birth day of BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, also the eldest son of BNP chief Khaleda Zia.
Anwar, also a former minister, said the government will not succeed in its efforts to hide its massive corruption by banning TIB operation in the country.
About Tarique Rahman, Anwar said, "We hope Tarique will come back home to save the country from the looters. A new government of the people will be established under his leadership. We need people's unity to get rid of the present anarchic situation."
Anwar, also an MP, said, "Those who had tortured Tarique will be identified and be given exemplary punishment… no one involved in torturing Tarique will be able to escape trial."
The BNP leader reiterated his party demand for restoring the caretaker government system. "If the caretaker system is not restored, people won't allow you (Hasina) to flee the country."
He also alleged that AL government has destroyed democracy with its repressive activities. "Awami League doesn't believe in democracy as it's a fascist party. To perpetuate its power, the party has destroyed the country's constitutional bodies."
"The threat is nothing but to hide its own weakness. Banning TIB operation is not a solution. The government should allow TIB to discharge its duties," said Anwar.
He made the remarks at a discussion organised by Swadhinata Forum, a pro-BNP platform, at the National Press Club, with its president Abu Naser Md Rahmatullah in the chair.
The discussion was arranged to mark the 48th birth day of BNP senior vice-chairman Tarique Rahman, also the eldest son of BNP chief Khaleda Zia.
Anwar, also a former minister, said the government will not succeed in its efforts to hide its massive corruption by banning TIB operation in the country.
About Tarique Rahman, Anwar said, "We hope Tarique will come back home to save the country from the looters. A new government of the people will be established under his leadership. We need people's unity to get rid of the present anarchic situation."
Anwar, also an MP, said, "Those who had tortured Tarique will be identified and be given exemplary punishment… no one involved in torturing Tarique will be able to escape trial."
The BNP leader reiterated his party demand for restoring the caretaker government system. "If the caretaker system is not restored, people won't allow you (Hasina) to flee the country."
He also alleged that AL government has destroyed democracy with its repressive activities. "Awami League doesn't believe in democracy as it's a fascist party. To perpetuate its power, the party has destroyed the country's constitutional bodies."