Dhaka:BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has criticized ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, suggesting she is "daydreaming" if she believes she will be welcomed back to Bangladesh with fanfare. Rizvi, who is also the Prime Minister's Political Adviser, made these remarks during a discussion organized by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal at the Teachers-Students Centre auditorium of Dhaka University.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Rizvi stated that Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India, has been declaring her intentions to return to Bangladesh and make various changes. He described her as having become an 'Awaj-e-Hindustan' (voice of Hindustan) and questioned whether her return is feasible given the alleged responsibility for past bloodshed.
Rizvi cited the historical struggles and revolutions in Bangladesh, referencing events such as the Language Movement of 1952, the mass uprising of 1969, the Liberation War of 1971, and the 1990 uprising against the Ershad regime. He emphasized that Bangladesh's history of resistance against oppression would prevent the acceptance of Hasina's return.
He also highlighted the role of leaders like Khaleda Zia and Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, praising their contributions to the country's democracy and independence. Rizvi alleged that Hasina's government had established an authoritarian regime and claimed the spirit of November 7 had inspired resistance against it.
Rizvi recalled the protests before the July 2024 uprising, noting that students from Dhaka University faced repeated attacks while protesting against the government. He insisted that the sacrifices and injuries they endured were not in vain, as they motivated people across the country to resist.
In concluding his remarks, Rizvi questioned whether the sacrifices of young people such as Abu Sayeed, Mugdha, and Wasim Akram during the July uprising would be forgotten, asserting that the people of Bangladesh would not allow external domination.