BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said their party maintains a “zero tolerance” policy against unethical and criminal activities, warning that no one will be spared if anyone of its member is found involved in wrongdoings.
“Anyone who engages in any kind of illegal, immoral, or violent activity will not be spared. We do not hesitate to immediately investigate and take organisational action after any incident occurs, and action is being taken without delay,” he said.
Speaking at a press conference at BNP’s Nayapaltan Central office, he also gave a warning so that no one else dares to behave violently within the party, with neighbours, or with any other person. “They will not be spared. We have taken immediate action in all such incidents whenever we have received complaints since August 5, 2024.”
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is constantly monitoring what is happening in the name of the party and what is being done, he said.
“We have taken action against four to five thousand leaders and activists of BNP and its affiliated organisations for violating party discipline and indulging in wrongdoings," Rizvi said.
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He said they are still taking immediate action whenever any allegation is made against any leaders and workers of the party and its associate bodies. “In this case, BNP and its leadership are uncompromising. Tarique Rahman is doing this with zero tolerance.”
Rizvi said whoever commits a crime—whether a party leader or member—will face consequences. “This step is being taken to ensure that no one within the party becomes involved in any terrorist or unlawful activities.”
Reaffirming the party’s longstanding commitment to democratic principles, Rizvi said BNP has been continuously struggled for democracy over the past 16 years. “BNP has kept up its movement against Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian rule, which buried democracy. Despite intense repression, our party has never backed off from it.”
He reiterated the party’s demand for an immediate, free and fair national election, saying, “Only a truly free and fair election will reveal BNP’s popularity.”