Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan emphasized on Tuesday that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) remains committed to multiparty democracy and rejects any form of revenge politics. Addressing reporters after paying homage to BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, Khan clearly stated the party’s stance as a liberal political entity that engages with all political factions and upholds the rule of law.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Moyeen Khan addressed questions concerning the Awami League’s reopening of offices in various locations and the return of individuals accused of past atrocities. He reiterated that the BNP has always advocated for independence, recalling how Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman opposed the Pakistani forces during the 1971 conflict. Khan highlighted BNP’s commitment to parliamentary democracy and opposed any form of one-party rule, referencing the historical imposition of the Baksal system in Bangladesh.
Moyeen Khan further noted that the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh has been achieved through numerous movements and struggles. He cited the student-led uprising on August 5, 2024, as a pivotal event that paved the way for democracy’s return. Khan reaffirmed BNP’s dedication to preserving both democracy and the nation’s independence.
During the homage ceremony, Moyeen Khan, alongside other BNP leaders, paid respects to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia, praying for their souls and reaffirming their commitment to the party’s founding principles. Khan lauded the historical significance of Narsingdi in the anti-British movement and acknowledged the election of five BNP representatives to Parliament from the region, pledging to uphold democracy and serve the populace.
The event saw participation from lawmakers representing various Narsingdi constituencies, including Khairul Kabir Khokon, Manzur Elahi, Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain, and Ashraf Uddin, who joined Moyeen Khan in laying wreaths and paying homage to the party’s late leaders.