BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged the interim government to arrange national election quickly, warning that the political situation is becoming more complicated as the fascists are again forming alliances and plotting to regain power.
He came up with this remark at a discussion titled "Expectations of mass uprising and the path to democratic transition of the country" at the Jatiya Press Club here.
"Those who do not believe in democracy are becoming active again. Criminal activities and mobocracy are increasing in a frightening way," he said.
He said BNP wants to form a democratic country with the support of the people. No obstacle can stop it. Liberation War of 1971 and independence is the main thing, there is no comprise with this," he said.
Fakhrul urged the government to “identify the problems without unnecessary delay and engage in dialogue with political parties. Then, move forward towards elections. That seems to be the only way forward.”
Expressing concerns over rising incidents of mob rule, killings, muggings and enforced disappearances, Fakhrul warned, “If we lose this opportunity, Bangladesh will fall further behind. Every time, our people and youth give their lives to create an opening. It is unacceptable that we would squander such chances due to our own irresponsibility.”
He stressed the importance of swiftly advancing reforms, the July Charter issue and election-related efforts, asserting that the sooner progress is made, the better it will be for the country.
“There is no doubt that this responsibility lies with the interim government. But the longer the delay, the murkier the situation becomes. The forces opposed to uprisings and to Bangladesh itself are reuniting and working to destroy democracy once again.”
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