The BNP has strongly denied accusations that they want a repeat of the 1/11 caretaker government, saying they were the biggest victims of that period.
Senior leaders have criticized these allegations as a ploy to sideline the party for personal gain, warning that such tactics will not lead to positive outcomes.
Today, BNP leaders gathered to mark the death anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, the youngest son of party founder and former President Ziaur Rahman.
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the Senior Joint Secretary General of the BNP, visited Banani graveyard to offer prayers and pay tribute to Koko.
While speaking to reporters at the cemetery, Rizvi raised concerns that certain figures within the government are secretly trying to form a new political party.
He argued that endless reforms without holding elections is not sustainable and added that the interim government must be open to criticism.
Rizvi remarked,
"Some from inside the government are attempting to create a new political party. Naturally, people will question the government’s neutrality, and other political parties that have fought for democracy will wonder if the interim government is part of a bigger scheme."
Later, at a prayer gathering held at BNP’s Paltan office in memory of Arafat Rahman Koko, BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas also addressed the issue.
He pointed out that there’s a growing campaign linking BNP to the formation of a 1/11-like government, despite BNP being the most impacted by the fallout of that period.
Responding to a Facebook post by interim government advisor Nahid Islam, who commented on BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s recent interview, Abbas said,
"There’s a lot being said in the media against BNP. Some are claiming that BNP is plotting to bring back a government like the one during 1/11. But no one suffered more than BNP during that time. If someone is saying otherwise, they’re speaking for themselves, not for BNP. If we continue to be divided, democracy will never see the light of day in this country."
Abbas also sent a clear message to those who are trying to sideline BNP for personal or political gain, warning that it will not end well for them.
He further added,
"Someone made a comment, and suddenly, everyone is jumping around. Everyone speaks, but when BNP speaks, it becomes a problem. Those who are trying to push BNP into a political corner for their own gain should know that this won’t lead to a good outcome."
Abbas concluded by hinting at another party, saying,
"There’s a group—I won’t mention their name. You know how the saying goes, `The jackfruit is still on the tree, but they’re already oiling their mustache,` meaning they’re so desperate for power. They act innocent, as if they know nothing. But sometimes they drop a few words against BNP."
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