The government will not impede peaceful protests organized by the BNP; however, a strict warning was issued by ObaidulQuader, Awami League’s General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges minister, highlighting that any introduction of violent elements into these movements would lead to governmental intervention.
He disclosed this information during a press conference held this afternoon at the Awami League President’s office in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The minister stated that if the movement incorporates violent activities, terrorism, or arson, obstructions will be inevitable. “Why would we obstruct if they organize peaceful programs?” he questioned.
Regarding the current political agenda of the BNP, the AL leader commented that blaming the government is the main issue of opposition politics in Bangladesh. He criticized the opposition for accusing the government of any and every crime and even complaining to the United States. “BNP leader Moin Khan has complained to the US Embassy about the lack of human rights and democracy in the country. This is the state of our main opposition party,” he said.
On the claim of BNP leaders that the Awami League lost and BNP won the election, Quader stated, “Everyone knows who won the election. Did the BNP win without participating in it? It’s nothing but the raving of a lunatic.”
Responding to journalists’ questions about the clash of the Chhatra League at the University of Chittagong, ObaidulQuader mentioned, “Actions are being taken, and new considerations are being made. The party has decided to be as strict as necessary to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.”
Present at the press conference were Awami League’s Organizing Secretary BM MozammelHaq, SM Kamal Hossain, MirzaAzam, Abu Sayeed Al Mahmud Swapon, among other central leaders of the Awami League.
