Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today called upon all forces of the country, alongside the interim government, to remain vigilant against any conspiracy by the defeated forces from the students-led mass uprising. He made this appeal while addressing a BNP discussion on the occasion of the historic National Revolution and Solidarity Day on November 7, held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in the capital via a virtual platform. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of party leaders and workers earning the trust and love of the people, staying with them, and ensuring their participation. He asserted that the BNP would win if people were allowed to exercise their voting rights in a free and fair election. He warned of ongoing conspiracies by allies of the fugitive dictator to undermine the interim government, criticizing the current administration for clinging to power without elections and risking Bangladesh's reputation as a terrorist state. Expressing concern, Rahman highlighted that the forces defeated on August 5 are attempting to portray Bangladesh as a communal state. He urged all forces in Bangladesh and the interim government to stay alert to prevent any conspiracies by these defeated forces. Rahman noted that nearly three months of the interim government had passed, which is insufficient time to assess their success. The discussion, chaired by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, featured contributions from party leaders including Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, and Mirza Abbas, among others. Mirza Fakhrul remarked on the significance of November 7 as a day of protecting independence and sovereignty, recalling the contributions of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia in shaping the nation. Further insights were provided by Professor Mahbub Ullah, who called for unity against fascism, and Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, who lamented the government's restrictions on celebrating the historical day. Mirza Abbas reminisced about Ziaur Rahman's popularity during the crisis period, while Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan and Nazrul Islam Khan highlighted the pivotal role of November 7 in the country's political history. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury criticized the lack of a level playing field in the country and demanded prompt elections to restore power to the people.
