BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday warned of possible subversive acts during Durga Puja and urged national unity to resist ‘evil forces’.

“There are plots and conspiracies, but together, beyond religion and community, we will resist them. The people of this country have always broken the webs of conspiracies, and this time too, the evil forces will not succeed,” he said.

The BNP leader made the remarks while talking to reporters after visiting the Puja mandap at the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University.

He said a defeated force had planned various subversive activities centring on Durga Puja this year as well. “But, as in the past, these attempts have failed.”

Rizvi said conspiracies and plots still exist, both inside and outside the country, and efforts are being made to spread misinformation and false propaganda. “Butt, it is the sense of solidarity and the bonds of harmony among the people that have successfully resisted these conspiracies.”

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He said despite all conspiracies, this year’s Puja is being celebrated in a joyful and festive atmosphere across the country. “Puja is not only a religious festival, it is also a symbol of Bangladesh’s centuries-old communal harmony. This festival has created a spirit of celebration among all people.”

Rizvi called on the government to ensure the rights and safety of all communities to maintain peace and harmony. “State security must be foolproof so that no provocation or evil attempt can succeed,” he said.

Later, at another event, Rizvi said both domestic and foreign conspiracies are actively underway, with the main target being the Zia family and nationalist forces.

Speaking to a delegation of the Association of Engineers Bangladesh (AEB) who visited BNP’s Nayapaltan office in the afternoon, he warned that attempts are being made to disturb communal peace and create unrest in various parts of the country and called on all pro-democracy political parties and citizens to remain alert.

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Rizvi said those who do not trust democracy are deliberately playing games with the election process and attempting to disrupt it through various methods.

He also said the country’s young people have been denied their voting rights for over 10 years and they will not forgive any attempt to disrupt the national election.