The Nationalist Lawyers' Forum has warned of protests if all cases filed against BNP's acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, are not withdrawn.
At a press conference held at the Supreme Court Bar Association building on Monday, October 14, the forum’s president, Advocate Zainul Abedin, issued the warning.
In a written statement, Abedin said, "Various political parties and students have long fought against the fascist regime, with the BNP and Tarique Rahman leading the struggle without pause."
He further claimed that all the cases against Tarique Rahman are politically motivated. "Under the direction of fugitive Sheikh Hasina, fabricated verdicts were issued in several false cases. However, no steps have yet been taken by the concerned authorities regarding these political cases."
Abedin demanded the immediate withdrawal of all false cases against Tarique Rahman and warned that "if the cases are not withdrawn, the legal community will be forced to take to the streets again."
