Dhaka:Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, alleged on Tuesday that attempts are being made to destabilize Bangladesh with direct support from a neighboring country.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, who also serves as the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer, voiced these concerns during a meeting of opposition lawmakers at the chamber of the deputy opposition leader in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. He claimed there are efforts to undermine the country's garment industry, a key export sector.
Dr. Shafiqur further expressed concerns over the Matarbari project's transparency, suggesting it has led to public confusion about its true purpose. He accused the government of failing to manage the law-and-order situation and stated that the opposition will continue to be active in both Parliament and on the streets to safeguard the nation's independence, sovereignty, and democracy.
Additionally, he raised alarms about a potential conspiracy to grant a corridor to another country under the guise of an agreement with Japan. The meeting also addressed topics such as the renewal of the Ganges Water-sharing Treaty, the law-and-order situation, alleged irregularities in the appointment of fertilizer dealers, the constitutional amendment committee, and the government's perceived negligence in addressing justice for the July massacre.
Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam criticized the government for its inability to prevent what he described as fascist terrorist activities, claiming that this weakness has allowed terrorist groups to foster anarchy. He called for unity in resisting these activities.