Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP cannot speak about human rights as they themselves are egregious violators of people's rights.

“Their founder Ziaur Rahman killed people indiscriminately and established the party standing on blood. In 2013, 2014, 15, they threw petrol bombs and burnt people alive and committed arson attacks,” he told reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday

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Responding to questions from journalists about BNP's upcoming gathering on December 10, Hasan Mahmud, also ruling party Awami League's Joint General Secretary, highlighted the alarming human rights violations during BNP's rule. He emphasized the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1975 and the subsequent halt of the trial through an Indemnity Ordinance, that he said was spearheaded by Ziaur Rahman.

Hasan further criticized the BNP-Jamaat alliance, alleging their involvement in criminal activities such as attacking vehicles and orchestrating assaults on individuals. He claimed that they were actively encouraging and funding anti-social elements to create chaos.

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Addressing the issue of the upcoming elections and the alliance with other parties, Hasan Mahmud explained that the Awami League has decided to go to election with the 14-party coalition, prioritizing the significance of alliances in the political landscape. He praised the cooperation received from partners and expressed hope for a successful outcome in the upcoming elections.