BNP Vice Chairman Barkat Ullah Bulu on Tuesday described the National Citizen Party (NCP) as a "King’s Party" and slammed its leaders for their questionable the financial dealings.
“A student who used to live in a hall before August 5 and who relied on tuition for a living, has suddenly become the owner of vast sum of money… They now drive cars worth three to five crore taka…this is an alarming sign for the nation,” he told a discussion.
The event was organised by Bhashani Smriti Sangsad and the Mashiur Rahman Jadu Mia Death Anniversary Celebration Committee at the Jatiya Press Club to mark the 46th death anniversary of public leader Mashiur Rahman Jadu Mia.
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Barkat Ullah Bulu strongly criticised the launching programme of the National Citizen Party (NCP), accusing it of bringing people from across the country with the government backing and using the administration. “People are saying this is a King’s Party.”
He alleged that student leaders involved in the Anti-Discrimination Movement had previously engaged in politics secretly through Chhatra Shibir.
“They have now formed a party after operating in secrecy. Suddenly, they declare that they want to return to the pre-1947 state, as they do not recognise 1971,” Bulu said.
He said those who do not accept 1971 or 1952 also do not recognise martyred President Ziaur Rahman either.
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“1971 is the main pillar of our independence, our foundation. We achieved Bangladesh in exchange for the blood of 30 lakh martyrs. Those who reject 1971, in my view, have no right to seek votes from the people of this country; nor do they have the qualifications or the right to stand as candidates in elections,” the BNP leader said.
He said Bangladesh was created through the Liberation War to establish democracy and uphold people's rights.
Bulu urged the interim government to take steps to restore democracy by holding credible an election.
He also warned that delaying the elections could lead to the resurgence of fallen fascist forces. “If any untoward incident occurs in the country due to the delay in the election, the interim government will be held responsible.”
The BNP leader expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation. “The country cannot function like this. What is happening every day? You can see it. In the name of mob justice, people's homes are being attacked, their properties looted, and individuals are being killed.”
He also said the country’s people are facing immense hardship due to the soaring prices of essential commodities.
“To change this situation, the country needs a democratic and elected government. The interim government does not have the mandate to carry out so many tasks. I firmly believe that the sooner elections are held, the sooner peace and order will be restored in the country,” Bulu said.