NN Online:
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday called on party leaders and activists to prepare for a determined fight to protect the nation’s independence and sovereignty. He cautioned that both domestic and foreign conspirators are coveting the country’s resources with “vulture eyes.”
“The conspiracy has not stopped. You have passed the test by fighting for democracy…But the exam is not over yet. There are more tests ahead. It is a struggle in favour of the people and democracy. It’s a war for independence and sovereignty. If we are to win this war, we must continue to fight,” he said while virtually addressing BNP workshops.
“The workshops, titled ’31-Point State Structure Reform Proposal and Public Engagement,’ were organised by the BNP Training Affairs Committee in Munshiganj, Narsingdi and Manikganj districts.
Tarique said the conspiracy by mischievous elements, both within the country and abroad, against the BNP, its leaders, and the nation, does not stop.
“Many are greedily eyeing the country’s financial and natural resources. If chaos can be stirred in the country, or if a weak government, lacking popular support and not representing the people, can be kept in power, then many will have the opportunity to loot the country’s wealth,” he warned.
The BNP leader said the interests of the country and its people will remain secure if a public-supported, pro-people, and patriotic government is in power. “In such a case, those who eye the country’s money, wealth, and natural resources with vulture-like greed will think twice.”
He once again urged his party leaders and workers to work on building the people’s confidence in the BNP and securing public support to win the next election.
“We have no alternative but to stay with the people and engage with them constantly to overcome the hurdle of the election with their support,” Tarique said.
Mentioning that BNP leaders and workers faced serious ordeals and challenges in their political journey, he urged them to use all their experience, knowledge, and prudence to win the people’s support.
He said their party will gradually implement the 31-point proposal if it gets the chance to form the government with the support of people.
Tarique said the people of Bangladesh can play a crucial role in helping the BNP implement the 31-point outline, which was formulated in consultation with all the parties that waged the simultaneous movement against the Awami League regime.
He said their party is open to accepting any better proposals from other parties or individuals for the welfare of the people and the country.
The BNP leader believes that a positive change will come for the country and its people if the BNP can begin working on the implementation of the 31-point proposal.
“We will only be able to implement the 31-point plan if we have the public’s support. So, we must go to the people and gain their support at any cost. We must convince them by constantly engaging with them,” he observed.
