Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has issued a strong warning to the government, saying the people of Bangladesh will no longer tolerate incompetence in how the country is being run.
Speaking virtually at the third national council of the Bangladesh Textile Engineers Association in Dhaka on Saturday, November 16, he made it clear that the government must improve or face the consequences.
Tarique said, “The interim government has taken over a country in chaos. The mess of the past 15 years cannot be fixed in just three months. But if the government’s incompetence becomes clear, the people will not accept it.”
He went on to add, “There are people behind the scenes, associates of old dictators, trying to bring down the government. But we must remember, when the government fails, the people fail.”
He also raised an important point about whether the government truly trusts the people.
He asked, “If the government builds a good relationship with the people, no conspiracy can succeed. But if the people are denied the right to vote, the bond between the government and the citizens will remain broken. The people are hopeful they will soon be able to vote freely and choose their leaders without fear.”
Tarique went on to explain the deep connection between politics and the economy, stating, “When politics is sick, the economy is sick too. Bangladesh is a prime example. For the past 15 years, the current government has put the country in so much debt. We need to break free from this.”
He emphasized the need to improve the country’s investment process, making it easier for businesses and investors to thrive.
He also didn’t hold back when talking about the recent protests in July and August, saying, “It’s shameful that we had to take to the streets just to get medical treatment for those who were injured. People are also asking: where does the treatment of the injured rank in the government’s priorities? And what about tackling the rise in prices and breaking market syndicates?”
Reiterating BNP’s commitment to the people, Tarique said, “BNP has always worked for the welfare of the country and the people, and we will continue to do so. One of our major goals is to build a skilled workforce. Our 31-point plan will help create a prosperous future for Bangladesh, where the standard of living improves for everyone.”
Tarique also spoke about ongoing challenges in the country’s textile sector, which has been hit by corruption and money laundering.
He warned, “The textile sector is in deep trouble, and conspiracies continue. We must remain vigilant and strengthen our export sector. If BNP comes to power, we will ensure that back-to-back LCs are in place for all exportable products.”
Tarique Rahman’s message was clear: the people are watching, and they will not tolerate government failures any longer. It’s time for action, or there will be serious consequences.
