Dhaka: Joint Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Syed Emran Saleh Prince has smelled a conspiracy to reinstate the Awami fascists and thwart the 13th parliamentary election behind the demand of a referendum prior to the forthcoming polls. “Demand a referendum before the election is mainly to foil the upcoming general elections. Through the demand, they are trying to reestablish the Awami fascists entirely,” he said.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prince made these remarks while addressing a massive gathering as the chief guest at an event marking the Nation Revolution and Solidarity Day. The event was organized by the BNP and its affiliated organizations on the Mohammadia Dakhil Madrasha ground at Dhobaura Upazila in the district.
The BNP leader commented on the concerns of Jammat and some other political parties about the election, suggesting that they fear the increasing trend of popularity for his party, as well as the list of their probable candidates and their preparation for the upcoming elections. “So, they are making various excuses to differ the election scheduled for February next. They are trying to create chaos by bringing some issues like charter and PR (proportionate representation) system,” he said.
Prince, who has secured a BNP ticket from the Dhobaura constituency for the forthcoming elections, called upon the leaders and activists of the party to work in unison for the victory of the ‘Sheaf of Paddy,’ urging them to forget all differences.
The event was attended by Dhoubaura Upazila BNP’s former president Alhajj Mofiz Uddin, Convener Prof Azharul Islam Kazaland, and Member Secretary Anisur Rahman, among others.