Nandail:State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury today urged ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh and face trial.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the State Minister made this announcement during a rally organized by the Nandail Upazila unit of the BNP to commemorate National Revolution and Solidarity Day. He stated that Sheikh Hasina must return openly and not in secret, offering to provide a ticket if necessary. The minister accused her of fleeing after committing crimes and issuing threats through social media, but asserted that the public has seen through these threats.
He emphasized that those involved in corruption, disenfranchisement, enforced disappearances, and murders in recent years will face justice in the country. He warned that those who fled will be brought back handcuffed.
Addressing the crowd, Yasser Khan highlighted the ongoing development under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's leadership and urged resistance against any disruptive conspiracies. He encouraged the public to report suspicious individuals to law enforcement.
The minister also outlined development projects in Nandail, including the paving of 186 roads with brick soling, with plans for 104 more. He mentioned grants of taka 115 million for road renovations, and the construction of 36 houses for the homeless, with plans for 104 additional homes. He noted ongoing bridge construction at Jahangirpur and Charbetagoir, as well as the approval process for new buildings at 23 educational institutions.
Regarding the upcoming Union Parishad elections, Yasser Khan stated that BNP-supported candidates will be selected based on public opinion and surveys, calling for the election of candidates who promote development and democracy. He expressed gratitude to party activists and the public, committing to continue his service and unity in development and against conspiracies.
The rally, held at the Chandipasha School grounds in Nandail, attracted a large turnout of local BNP leaders, activists, and citizens.