Tarique: Establishments to be named after uprising martyrs if BNP returns to power

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon people from all walks of life to extend their helping hands to those affected during the recent student-led mass movement, saying if the BNP forms a government with public support, different institutions and establishments across Bangladesh will be named after martyrs of the uprising.

Speaking virtually at a wheelchair distribution program on Monday, Tarique said: “I call upon every person in society to come forward to help the people affected by the movement according to their ability.”

Amra BNP Poribar arranged the program at the National Press Club to distribute wheelchairs among 10 people maimed during the recent student movement against Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic regime.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the current interim government was formed with the support of the BNP and others who had carried out movements to oust the Sheikh Hasina regime. “We are still supporting this government.”

He, however, said the chief adviser’s remarks during an interview with an international media outlet about the tenure of the government for four years to carry out reforms are a matter of concern.

The BNP leader said politicians have led state reforms for ages and will carry out the necessary reforms, while the current government can make some suggestions.

He said the government may try to prolong its power in the name of reforms due to some complications or any evil plan. “It is a matter of concern for us. The country’s people want to know why four years will be necessary for the reforms and the election.”

Source: UNB