Awami League Joint General Secretary and Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday questioned Khaleda Zia's inaction to prosecute Ziaur Rahman's killers.

“Why did the BNP, under Khaleda Zia’s leadership, fail to prosecute the killers of Ziaur Rahman despite being in power for two full terms?” He asked.

Hasan was speaking as the chief guest at a meeting organised by the New York State Awami League at Gulshan Terrace in New York.

"On May 30, the BNP made various statements on the death anniversary of Ziaur Rahman. However, despite being in power, they did not pursue justice for his assassination. Instead, it was Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina who protested this murder," the foreign minister remarked.

He further noted that some have questioned whether anyone close to or within Ziaur Rahman’s family was involved in his assassination. "The manner in which his family benefited from his death is unprecedented. Begum Zia received a seven-acre property and substantial bank benefits. Additionally, numerous ships and businesses emerged from Ziaur Rahman’s broken briefcase," he added.

Hasan called on everyone to unite and remain vigilant against misinformation campaigns against the nation. He emphasized strengthening the hand of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has persistently fought for the people despite repeated threats to her life.

The meeting was presided over by New York State Awami League President Mujibur Rahman Mia and conducted by General Secretary Shaheen Azmal. Among the speakers were USA Awami League President Siddiqur Rahman, General Secretary Abdus Samad Azad, and other leaders such as Nizam Chowdhury and Fazlur Rahman.