Staff Reporter :
BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that the Awami League looted banks before August 5, while an Islamic group is currently seizing control of banks after that date.
He made these remarks after paying tribute at the grave of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Sunday.
He said, “During Sheikh Hasina’s tenure, S Alam has taken control, and now many are seizing banks as her successors.
They are tarnishing the BNP’s name with grandiose claims. A particular group has occupied terminals, engaged in tender manipulation, and taken control of various other resources.
“After August 5, the public has witnessed the appropriation by a political party. People know who cuts the veins of the legs of others. Those who opposed the liberation war are trying to fish in troubled waters.
It’s not just neighbouring countries spreading misinformation, a few political parties within the country also seek to take advantage of the situation. The opponents of the liberation war are attempting to exploit the current turmoil.”
Rizvi said, “The July Revolution is the result of 16 years of uninterrupted movement. During this struggle, 97 working-class individuals sacrificed
their lives, and their contributions have ignited the entire nation.
“They engage in politics using Islam, but Islam does not allow for repeated hypocrisy. BNP has never wavered in its commitment to the people. From 1971 to August 5, the BNP has never bowed down on the issue of democracy. But they are seeking to forgive Sheikh Hasina in order to improve relations with India.”
Rizvi accused Moyeenuddin-Fakhruddin of seizing power in 2007 to crush democracy and establish an oppressive regime akin to Sheikh Hasina’s rule. “You also forced BNP to participate in elections under their administration during that time,” he alleged.
He criticized Jamaat for engaging in politics under the guise of religion, emphasizing that Islam does not condone repeated acts of betrayal. “BNP has always upheld its commitment to the people. From 1971 to August 5, BNP has never compromised on democracy,” Rizvi declared.
He criticized Jamaat for forgiving the Awami League and pursuing improved relations with India despite no such overtures being made by either party. “Isn’t this a betrayal of your own sacrifices?” he remarked.
Rizvi stated that the July revolution was the culmination of 16 years of relentless struggle by BNP and other democratic forces. He further claimed that 97 workers were martyred during the July-August movement to oust Sheikh Hasina.
