NN Online:
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday emphasised the need for an inclusive approach to rebuild the country.
He said, “BNP cannot achieve successful reforms alone and called for a national government that brings together all political parties to ensure a collaborative environment where everyone’s opinions can be heard and collective efforts can be made.”
Tarique made this remark while virtually addressing a workshop titled “31-Point State Structure Reform Proposal and Public Engagement,” which was organised by the BNP Training Affairs Committee at the Barua Alauddin High School ground in the capital’s Khilkhet area.
He said the main goal of BNP leaders and workers should be to gain the support, trust and confidence of the people. “If your goal is anything else, believe me, you will be knocked out of the party and lose the people’s trust and public support in a short time.”
The BNP leader also cautioned that if any political activist focuses on anything other than serving the people, they will not be valued or loved by the public.
Tarique said BNP leaders and activists have endured serious repression, harassment and imprisonment over the last 16-17 years due to their commitment to establishing the rights of the people. “You surely didn’t endure all of this so that a few individuals can make personal gains,” he said.
He observed that when a BNP leader or worker visits their localities, people show them respect because they have confidence in the party. “Many financially well-off and affluent people do not receive such honour and respect. Therefore, you must behave and speak in line with the people’s expectations,” he advised.
“People’s support should always remain in favour of the BNP, and that must be achieved positively,” Tarique said.
