US visa policy should be effective on BNP: Quader

The new US visa policy should be effective on BNP as they are trying to obstruct election through violence and anarchy, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said, reports UNB.
"BNP's recent political programmes were nothing but obstruction to the upcoming national election," Quader, also road, transport and bridges minister, said at a press conference at his Secretariat office on Monday.
"We don't want clashes and we won't go on the streets for that. Police will handle the situation and it is their responsibility," he added.
"BNP leaders and activists will block all important entry points of Dhaka and try to disconnect the capital from other parts of the country. In this situation, should the police stay inactive? Police will definitely take action and it is their duty to protect people's lives and property," said the minister.
"Awami League wants a peaceful environment before and after the election. But BNP wants to remove Sheikh Hasina from power at any cost. So, we will remain vigilant until the election," Quader added.
Those who want election, should not go for conflict, he said.
"No foreign embassy, no foreign delegate has so far said anything about a caretaker government or the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina or dissolving the parliament," Quader said.
BNP's demand for a caretaker government did not get any support at home and abroad, Obaidul Quader observed. Among others, Awami League Office Secretary Barrister Biplab Barua and newly-elected Dhaka-17 MP Mohammad Ali Arafat were present at the briefing.
Meanwhile, Obaidul Quader has defended the spreading of a video showing BNP leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy having lunch at DB office saying it was not a problem.
"That is true, what is the problem? Whether someone conspired it is a different story. He ate well with Ruhi fish," he said.
"You better ask why he ate the food. So much hunger for a political leader? What kind of politician? We did not even eat for three consecutive days during our movements. Maybe he got hungry participating in the movement and so he ate".
Quader said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sent BNP leader Aman fruits as he was a bit sick and courtesy should be maintained in politics.
When asked about the political etiquette of releasing such video, Quader said, "Has it been done by political people? It was done by detectives. It was not done by Biplob Barua and Arafat."