A 21-member Bangladesh Friendship Delegation, consisting of leaders from eight political parties, including the BNP, returned home on Thursday afternoon after an 11-day visit to China, carrying a message of strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between the two countries. The delegation, led by BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 1:20pm on a Southern China Airlines flight. According to Chinese authorities, the visit was part of their strategy to strengthen multiparty relations with Bangladesh following the political changes in August. The delegation also included three student leaders involved in the July-August mass uprising, along with two scholars and two journalists. During the 11-day visit, the delegation held meetings with central and provincial leaders of the CPC in Beijing, Shaanxi and Yunnan. Moyeen Khan raises concerns over BCIM corridor’s strategic impacts, seeks China’s attention They also participated in discussions on Bangladesh-China relations, China’s modernisation and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In addition to the political discussions, the delegation visited various industries, including AI technology, automobile manufacturing plants, solar and hydropower companies, an innovative agricultural project, a flower auction trading centre, a museum, a model village, Jiaotong University, the Great Wall of China, coffee and tea gardens, historical sites, factories and a hospital designated for treating Bangladeshi patients. During the discussions, CPC leaders assured that China’s cooperation with Bangladesh would continue to grow in various fields in the coming years. Chinese Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan, conveyed a message that China could be one of Bangladesh’s most trusted and special friends. During a meeting with the Bangladeshi delegation at the IDCPC office in Beijing, she also expressed China’s desire to assist Bangladesh in returning to its path of rapid development. The delegation included five leaders from the BNP and its associated organisations: BNP Legal Affairs Secretary Kayser Kamal, General Secretary of Jatiyatabadi Krishak Dal Shohidul Islam, General Secretary of Jubo Dal Nurul Islam Nayon, General Secretary of Swechchhasebak Dal Razib Ahsan, and General Secretary of Chhatra Dal Nasir Uddin. Seven leaders from other political parties also joined the delegation, including Revolutionary Workers Party General Secretary Saiful Huq, Jatiya Dal Chairman Syed Ehsanul Huda, Executive Coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon Abul Hasan Md Shahidul Islam Rubel, National People’s Party Chairman AZM Fariduzzaman, Nationalist Democratic Movement Chairman Bobby Hajjaj, General Secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad Muhammad Rashed Khan, and Joint Secretary General of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis Maulana Ataullah Amin. BNP to sign Teesta water management deal with China, if elected: Moyeen Khan Other delegation members are Dr Moyeen Khan’s wife Advocate Roksana Khondker, Dhaka University’s International Relations department Prof Lailufar Yasmin, two journalists—UNB Special Correspondent Abdur Rahman Jahangir and Diplomatic Correspondent for Dainik Amader Somoy Md Arifuzzaman Mamun—and Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) researcher Md Nahiyan Shajid Khan, along with student leaders Ahsan Zonaed, Rafi Salman Rifat, and Md Reaz Hossain.

Condemning the recent eviction drive of Bangladesh Inland and Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) in Ghorashal area of Palash upazila in Narsingdi, BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that exploiting the poor can never be the rule of law in a democratic country. “During the drive, 300 shops were demolished, after failing to realise bribes from small traders and shopkeepers. The act of BIWTA not only destroyed their means of earning an honest livelihood but also pushed them towards starvation which is deeply heartbreaking,” he said. Dr Moyeen Khan came up with the remarks after visiting the affected area at Saddam Bazar in Palash upazila of Narsingdi district on Sunday. Condemning the incident, he said, "The people of the country will now think that we ousted an autocracy to establish democracy, to ensure people's rights. But even during the tenure of this government, the ghost of Awami League's autocratic past within BIWTA has oppressed innocent people in Ghorashal area. This is even more shameful than the acts of autocracy." Over the past 15 years, BIWTA has engaged in corruption by extracting sand worth thousands crores of taka from the country's wetlands and rivers. Those discovering 'Ziaism' have bad intentions: Amir Khosru “BIWTA wants to enforce the law on the poor in Palash and Ghorashal areas. What law is this? Exploiting the poor cannot be the rule of law of any democratic country,” said the BNP leader. Claiming that BIWTA's corruption has been exposed, Moyeen said “Bangladesh has achieved its second independence. Corruption and injustice will no longer prevail here.” Issuing a warning, the BNP leader said the allies of the fallen Awami autocracy are carrying out conspiring to discredit the interim government. He also alleged that the "ghosts" of a fallen regime, within the government, have inflicted oppression on the impoverished residents of Ghorashal in Palash. He said the corrupt officials of the BIWTA have misappropriated thousands of crores of money through sand-related corruption over the past 15 years. "Now, they come under the guise of law. What law is this? Is there any law in the world that permits exploiting the poor? These innocent people were unlawfully evicted simply because they couldn’t pay bribes.” Rizvi compares call for reforms before elections to AL putting development before democracy Dr. Moyeen Khan warned that such actions would deepen the crisis for the current government. He also urged the authorities concerned to provide compensation to the affected people soon.

BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Saturday urged politicians to take lessons from the downfall of autocratic rulers like Sheikh Hasina and her subsequent escape. “The students and the masses brought about a positive change in Bangladesh's politics through the revolution, ending the one-and-a-half-decade-long autocratic rule,” he said at a civic reception. The people of Morrelganj Upazila organised the event at the Morrelganj Azizia Secondary School ground to honour BNP Central Committee Education Affairs Secretary Prof ABM Obaidul Islam for his appointment as Vice Chancellor of the Open University. Dr Moyeen, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, said autocratic ruler Sheikh Hasina and many Awami League leaders were forced to flee the country in the face of the student-led mass revolution. BNP expels Lalbagh Ward leader over extortion “We must realise why they (autocrats) had to flee the country and take a lesson from it,” the BNP leader said, pointing at the political parties. He said an interim government was established in Bangladesh as students, alongside the masses, paved the way for it by sacrificing their lives. Dr Moyeen said the interim government has been working to transform Bangladesh into a liberal democratic country. “I want to remind everyone that if you wish to secure the country's interests, you must sacrifice your own. I won’t be able to protect the country’s interests if I focus on personal gains. He also said it is essential for all to accept that the new generation and the students are the future of the nation. “The students took to the streets, leaving their classrooms, to protest against injustice, and they succeeded in their struggle.” Dr Moyeen urged the students to now return to their classrooms to complete their unfinished studies. “They will undoubtedly lead the country in the future and become leaders, ministers, MPs, Prime Ministers, and Presidents.” Political parties talk about democracy but fail to practise: Fakhrul He acknowledged that it is an undeniable fact that the students will form political parties, but they must first develop the qualities required to lead the country. The BNP leader also claimed that BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has been working to nurture new leadership from the younger generation. Dr Moyeen observed that a country like Bangladesh must prioritise education above all else in order to achieve true development.

Stating that the new generation is eagerly waiting to exercise their right to vote, BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Wednesday hoped that people will get back their ownership of the country soon through a credible and impartial election. “The new generation has not had the chance to vote (for a long time). They’re eager to cast their ballots. It is our moral duty to provide them with the opportunity to do so,” he said while speaking to reporters at the grave of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman. BNP’s Moyeen Khan meets Chinese envoy Dr Moyeen, a BNP standing committee member, along with leaders and workers of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, paid homage to Zia by placing wreaths at his grave, marking the 46th founding anniversary of the BNP student body. He said reforms will continue and it will not be halted for arranging the election. “We believe that the most important reforms will be carried out, and preparations for the election will proceed through coordination. The (ownership of the country) will be returned to the people as soon as possible through a fair and neutral election.” The BNP leader said their party has been consistently working to ensure essential reforms in administration, the police and the Election Commission. “Reform is an ongoing process. Human civilisation has evolved through reforms, and they will never end. So, it’s not a meaningful question whether reforms should come first and election later, or election first and reforms later. Reforms will continue at all times, while elections will be held after every five years,” he said. Hold another long march to intensify demand for right to river water: Dr. Moyeen Khan Dr Moyeen said the common people, all democratic parties, and student bodies, including Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, participated in the July-August movement led by students to restore democracy, protect people’s democratic and voting rights and establish a government of the people through free and fair elections. “We look to the new generation, as they will lead the country in the future. It’s a natural progression. We have confidence in them that they will return to their classes to complete their studies, be well-educated, and be prepared to play a significant role in running the country, pursuing the path of right, fairness and truth, with people’s votes,” the BNP leader said. He accused the Awami League’s autocratic regime of destroying democracy, stripping people of their freedom of expression, and denying their voting rights by turning Bangladesh into a fascist state over the past 15 years. Dr Moyeen said their party had carried out a long struggle against injustice and autocracy to restore democracy in Bangladesh. He recalled how their party's rally on October 28, 2023 at Nayapaltan was foiled by the Sheikh Hasina-led despotic regime by establishing a reign of terror. The BNP leader said the country was finally freed from autocratic rule on August 5, 2024, as Sheikh Hasina fled Bangladesh like a coward in the face of the student-led movement in July and August. He also said students have played a pivotal role in all democratic and rights movements throughout the nation’s history, including the Liberation War, since the 1952 Language Movement.  

BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan held a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday. The meeting took place at the Chinese Embassy in Baridhara in the morning, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan. He said the discussions focused on Bangladesh’s current political situation, as well as the future development and cooperation between Bangladesh and China. People deserve to know state reform timeline: Tarique Rahman “Given BNP’s inevitable role in the country’s future political landscape, the issues of future development cooperation between China and Bangladesh were central to the talks,” he said. Recalling that diplomatic relations with China were established during the leadership of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman,  Sayrul said Dr Moyeen expressed the hope that the bilateral relations will reach a new height if a democratic government is formed through fair and impartial elections in the future.

BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday urged students and the mass people to put up a strong resistance to prevent the resurgence of the Awami League and its associates. "The fascist face of the Awami League that has been exposed must remain unveiled and its cohorts must be prevented from gaining control over the government or rising again. To thwart this, the freedom-loving students and the masses must remain vigilant, united, and resolute in resisting any such attempts." Dr Moyeen made the remarks while inaugurating a financial support and rehabilitation programme for the students injured during the July-August revolution at the National Ophthalmology Hospital in Agargaon, Dhaka. BNP leaders accuse AL of using Trump’s image for political comeback He said the BNP and other parties played a crucial role through a long movement in creating a ground for the ousting of the Awami League's autocratic regime. "Subsequently, students and the masses joined the movement, and in the face of this popular uprising, the Awami regime was not only defeated but also fled the country like cowards," the BNP leader said. He said the fall of the Awami League regime had proven that truth and justice ultimately triumph over injustice, repression, and suppression. Dr Moyeen, a member of the BNP Standing Committee, said the first phase of the student-led mass movement was the formation of the interim government and their swearing in. "The second phase is securing a fair election, which we have yet to achieve. BNP firmly believes in a fair and impartial election. Once that is held, and a truly people’s representatives take charge of the country through the people's vote, the success of this movement will be realised," he added. Later, Dr Moyeen visited patients who had sustained various injuries during the movement at the hospital and provided financial assistance to 51 of them.  

BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday met US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas. The meeting was held at the US Embassy in the city’s Baridhara area in the afternoon. Dr. Moyeen Khan, a senior leader who has been pushed to the forefront of BNP activities since almost their entire leadership was put in jail in the post-October 28 scenario, entered the premises of the US Embassy at 2:40 PM and departed around 4pm. BNP stuck in quicksand of wrong politics: Quader A post on the Facebook page of the US Embassy in Dhaka confirmed the meeting between Peter Haas and the BNP leader. The embassy also shared a photo of the meeting. The post reads, “Embassy Dhaka is committed to promote democracy, transparency, tolerance, good governance, and respect for human rights. Democracy thrives when every voice is heard. Pleased to meet with Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.” 15 BNP men died in police custody 'for lack of care or torture': Rizvi Contacted, Dr Moyeen Khan said it was a courtesy call with Peter Haas. “We discussed various issues relating to democracy, human rights and the current situation of the country at the meeting.” This  was the first direct meeting of any BNP leader with the US ambassador after the January 7 national election. AL business syndicates out to make money hiking commodity prices: BNP

BNP senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Monday said the Awami League government will fall apart 'like a house of cards' as people are not with this regime. Speaking at a discussion, he also said the government’s efforts to stay in power 'with the force of the gun' will not succeed. “The basis of democracy is the people. This government has no foundation since the people are not with them. The government itself does not know when they will collapse like a house of cards,” the BNP leader said. 'India deepened ties with AL, not people of Bangladesh': Rizvi Stating that the force of guns cannot stand up to the power of people’s unity and justice, he urged the government to come to the path of democracy and arrange a fresh and credible election. “Otherwise, the consequences will not be good…people can be defeated with bullets, guns and teargas. But people's love can’t be found. The election of January 7 was not fair. Which was said in all the media of the world,” Dr  Moyeen said. He also said the democratic world recognised that there is now no democracy in Bangladesh as the current government usurped power without the mandate of the people. “They are trying to stay in power through the barrel of a gun. Their efforts will never succeed.” Govt to be forced to quit power as it has no ‘foundation’, ‘public support’: BNP leader Moyeen The University Teachers Association of Bangladesh (UTAB) organised the programme titled the “State philosophy of Shaheed Zia in uprooting the new Baksal” at Dhaka Reports’Unity (DRU), marking the 88th birth anniversary of ex-president Ziaur Rahman, the founder of BNP. Dr Moyeen, a BNP standing committee member, said the Awami League does not work for the people as they do the politics of one-party rule and logi-baitha (sticks and oars). “They have sieged all the institutions of the country. They are deceiving the people by talking about the constitution.” He called upon the all professionals, including the teachers, to play a proactive role in restoring democracy and people’s right to franchise: “No one can sit idle when the country lacks democracy. We want to eliminate the system of new Baksal-II.” The BNP leader said the current government wants no one in this country to criticise them and talk about the restoration of democracy as the Awami League has become blind for the lust of power. BNP to bring out black flag processions on January 26, 27 He said the government obstructed a peaceful programme like the distribution of leaflets urging people to boycott the 12th Parliamentary election. “We’ve now announced to take out processions with black flags against the government. But there are threats that if we hold the black-flag processions, then there’ll be a crackdown on us again like in October 28.”

BNP Senior leader Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Thursday reaffirmed that their party will continue street agitation to restore democracy and people’s right to vote. “Our struggle is to restore democracy.  Democracy refers to a peaceful systematic social system. That is why in principle the struggle to restore that democracy must be peaceful and systematic,” he said. Speaking at a discussion, the BNP leader also said they will carry out the systematic and peaceful movement together with the unarmed people to face the government's guns and bullets on the streets. BNP leader Khasru secures bail in 4 more cases “We’ll thus defeat this regime. We take this vow on this day. We’ll bring democracy back to Bangladesh, and we will establish a people's government in this country,” he said. Starting that people are the strength of BNP, Dr Moyeen said their party will oust the current illegal Baksal-II government with that power, braving the powet of guns, the power of bullets, the power of tear gas and the power of water cannons or whatever power this regime has. Zia’s 88th birth anniversary Friday BNP arranged the discussion programme at the institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, marking the 88th birth anniversary of party founder Ziaur Rahman. Dr Moyeen, a BNP standing committee member, said their party does not do the politics of logi-baitha (sticks-oars). “Civilised people do the politics of BNP. This is the difference between Awami League and BNP.” How new MPs took oath when tenure of outgoing parliament not yet expired, questions BNP’s Farooque Claiming that there is no democracy in Bangladesh, he said it may take long-time to get the ultimate success, but they will not budge from their street movement for the restoration of democracy and people’s voting and other rights. Dr Moyeen urged the BNP leaders and workers to move ahead with the movement being imbued with ideal of Ziaur Rahman.

BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan was admitted to city’s Evercare Hospital on Sunday as he fell sick at an event in Narayanganj. Also read: Publish the list of Money launderers, BNP asks govtHe was admitted to the hospital around 5pm, confirmed BNP chairperson's media wing member Shairul Kabir KhanHe said Moyeen Khan was attending a workshop in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj district and suddenly fell sick in the afternoon after delivering a long speech there. Also read: BNP won’t fall for govt’s false assurance in joining polls: Zainul AbedinHis physical condition can be informed later, he added.