BNP election
BNP for creating quick election environment
BNP Standing Committee member Dr AZM Zahid Hossain on Monday called upon the interim government to swiftly create a favourable environment for the upcoming elections to facilitate the transfer of power to elected representatives.
“In our 31-point proposal, we have detailed the reforms we seek. To implement these reforms, we urge the interim government to promptly create a conducive electoral environment and return power to people,” he said.
Talking to reporters at BNP founder Zaiur Rahman’s grave, Zahid also strongly opposed the proposals from various political parties and civil society about implementing a proportional representation system in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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The BNP leader said the election must be held based on parliamentary seats system as prescribed by the constitution formulated in 1972. “No one can impose a proportional representation system against the will of people. It is ultimately up to people to decide which electoral process will be adopted.”
Zahid along with BNP leaders and activists paid homage to Zia by placing a wreath at his grave, marking the homecoming of UK chapter BNP leaders, including its general Secretary Koysor M Ahmed after a long time.
Zahid said the nation freed itself from autocratic rule as the despotic ruler Sheikh Hasina fled the country on August 5. “However, the associates of the autocrats remain in Bangladesh and are plotting to undermine the current interim government,” he said.
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He said that their party has long been carrying out a movement that will continue until democracy is restored, people's rights are upheld, and an environment is created that allows citizens to peacefully exercise their right to vote for electing their representatives.
The BNP leader said they will also continue their movement for the trial of those who oppressed people, committed genocide and engaged in enforced disappearances.
When asked about the rumours that the Awami League president will hold a rally in India, Zahid said, "India is a sovereign country. I don't think India would allow its territory to be politically used against another country. I believe that Indian politicians and the government are not that foolish."
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Complete reforms, let election be held within a timeframe: BNP
BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Sunday urged the interim government to promptly complete necessary state reforms to make sure that the next national election is held within a designated timeframe.
“We have supported this government for doing good work. Reforms must be undertaken where necessary to ensure a fair election, but they must be completed within a specific timeframe,” he said.
Speaking at a discussion meeting in the capital, the BNP leader expressed his belief that an elected political government is essential for advancing any positive initiatives and good work.
“The people in the current government are from different professions who have got together to do good work. When we talk about the election, it doesn't mean it requires it to be held immediately, but there must be a clear timeline. This is why we have talked about an election roadmap,” he said.
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The programme, titled ‘National Elections, Civic Thoughts, National Dialogue’, was organised by the Jatiyatabadi Desh Bachao Manush Bachao Andolan at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU).
Dudu, a former president of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, urged the interim government and democratic parties to remain vigilant, as various conspiracies are being hatched both at home and abroad to create chaos and reestablish the fascist forces.
He alleged that a vested interest group is attempting to malign the BNP and its leaders, Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. “I would like to warn them that if you aim to derail the BNP from its effective role, then fascism will emerge. If you want to suppress the BNP, you must effectively embrace fascism.”
The BNP leader urged democracy-loving political parties to remain united for the cause of democracy and the welfare of the people.
He said the head of fascism, Sheikh Hasina, along with her ministers and MPs, has fled the country, yet her followers in the administration remain unchanged.
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Dudu noted that secretaries promoted during Hasina’s regime are still in their positions, and there has been no change in the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
“The structure established by Sheikh Hasina remains largely the same. There must be a distinction between the previous government and the current one, just as there is a difference between fascism and democracy. The previous government was fascist, while the current government is democratic,” he said.
He also expressed frustration that the government has yet to dismantle the Awami Syndicate that controls essential goods. “So where is the change? This syndicate must be dismantled. There cannot be any market syndicate.”
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