BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Sunday urged the interim government to promptly complete necessary state reforms to ensure that the next national election is held within a designated timeframe.
He said, “We have supported this government for doing good work. Reforms must be undertaken where necessary to ensure a fair election, but they must be completed within a specific timeframe.”
The BNP leader came up with the plea while speaking at a discussion meeting in the capital.
He expressed his belief that an elected political government is essential for advancing any positive initiatives and good work.
“The people in the current government come from different professions and have come together to do good work. When we talk about the election, it doesn't mean it needs to be held immediately, but there must be a clear timeline. This is why we have discussed an election roadmap,” he said.
The program, titled ‘National Elections, Civic Thoughts, National Dialogue,’ was organized by the Jatiotabadi Desh Bachao Manush Bachao Andolan at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU).
Dudu, a former president of Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal, urged the interim government and democratic parties to remain vigilant, as various conspiracies are being hatched both at home and abroad to create chaos and reestablish fascist forces.
He alleged that a vested interest group is attempting to malign the BNP and its leaders, Begum Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman. “I would like to warn them that if you aim to derail the BNP from its effective role, then fascism will emerge. If you want to suppress the BNP, you must effectively embrace fascism.”
The BNP leader called on democracy-loving political parties to remain united for the cause of democracy and the welfare of the people.
He said that the head of fascism, Sheikh Hasina, along with her ministers and MPs, has fled the country, yet her followers in the administration remain unchanged.
Dudu pointed out that secretaries promoted during Hasina’s regime are still in their positions, and there has been no change in the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
