He made the comment while addressing a rally following his visit to monitor the grassroots leadership election process of the BNP through direct voting in Purba Laharkandi union of Lakshmipur Sadar upazila.
In his address as the chief guest, Annie said: “Protests often take place at Shahbagh and Jamuna... No tear gas or baton charges are used by the police in these rallies or demonstrations. So why have students and teachers of Jagannath University been subjected to such attacks?"
"Additionally, an adviser has been assaulted. All these incidents are part of a larger conspiracy aimed at undermining the democratic process", he added.
"The country is now free from fascism and any issue can be resolved through dialogue at the negotiating table. Daily protests are taking place on various demands.
“This is not a time for agitation, but for nation-building. The BNP’s 31-point proposal speaks of forming a government involving all anti-fascist parties and representing all sections and professions of people. However, an invisible force is working to prevent the country from advancing towards democracy. But this invisible force is gradually becoming visible. They are conspiring against the BNP.”
Anee added: “There will be no more godfathers in Bangladesh. Under Sheikh Hasina’s fascist regime, godfathers emerged in various districts, through whom oppression and repression were inflicted upon the people.”
