Savar: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas today asserted that the anti-liberation forces from 1971 continue to desire a crisis in the country. “They have never wished for peace in this country since 1947. They did not want independence then, and they do not want it even now,” he stated after paying tributes to the nation’s valiant martyrs at the National Martyrs’ Memorial.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Abbas emphasized that the anti-liberation forces are currently attempting to create disorder through various tactics. He expressed concerns that they aim to foster unrest and push Bangladesh into a crisis. The occasion saw the presence of BNP Standing Committee members such as Nazrul Islam Khan, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Salahuddin Ahmed, and other party leaders and activists.
In his Victory Day message, Abbas extended greetings and remarked on the significance of the day arriving at a crucial moment before the elections. He conveyed that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman have extended their heartfelt greetings to the people. Abbas criticized the Awami League, stating that the hopes for building the nation post-independence were dashed under their governance.
Looking ahead to the upcoming election, Abbas expressed hope that the electorate would choose a party capable of meeting their expectations. He differentiated between the Liberation War of 1971 and the mass uprising of 2024, stating that while both are significant, they are incomparable.
Meanwhile, BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan voiced optimism that democracy would be restored in Bangladesh through a free and fair election.