Dhaka:BNP Acting Secretary General and Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi declared that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina cannot expect to return to Bangladesh without facing justice for alleged killings and repression during her tenure.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Rizvi made these remarks during a discussion organized by Zia Parishad at the Jatiya Press Club. He questioned who would welcome Hasina back to Bangladesh, citing the families of those affected by her alleged actions, including the mother of Abu Sayed, the father of Mugdho, and the relatives of Ahnaf.
Rizvi alleged that Hasina was attempting to obtain a passport and a national identity card while lobbying foreign politicians to ensure any sentences against her would not be enforced upon her return to Bangladesh. He criticized what he described as a double standard, recalling that Hasina's government had previously insisted on the independence of courts and the law when BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia was imprisoned in what Rizvi claimed were false cases.
He further accused Hasina of showing no remorse for the deaths that occurred during the July 2024 mass uprising and alleged that security forces had indiscriminately shot protesters, even using helicopters. Rizvi questioned how Hasina could expect a ceremonial welcome when the families of those killed were still seeking justice.
Additionally, Rizvi accused Awami League activists of causing unrest by carrying out sporadic crude bomb explosions across the country. He emphasized the significance of November 7 as a symbol of resistance against authoritarianism and oppression, and urged people to remain vigilant against any attempts to restore authoritarian rule.