Acting Chairman of BNP, Tariq Rahman, has condemned the alleged rude behavior towards Asif Nazrul, Adviser on Law, Judiciary, and Parliamentary Affairs of the Interim Government, by miscreants associated with the Awami League. Rahman called the incident unacceptable and expressed strong disapproval of the actions.
In a statement issued on Friday, Acting Chairman of BNP condemned the incident, describing how a group of Awami League miscreants acted arrogantly towards Asif Nazrul, the legal adviser to the interim government. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, local time, outside Geneva Airport in Switzerland, as Nazrul was en route to France. Rahman emphasized that such unethical behavior directed at a government adviser on foreign soil was not only inappropriate but also a significant affront to the dignity of the country and its people.
He further stated that the violent manifestation of fascism continues to surface both in Bangladesh and abroad. He accused Awami League leaders and activists of attacking democratic forces whenever they have the chance, reflecting the oppressive nature of Sheikh Hasina's regime. Rahman argued that their disrespectful behavior towards the legal adviser underscored their commitment to the politics of violence, authoritarianism, and state corruption. He claimed that the ruling party's actions were rooted in chaos, division, and a disregard for democracy, human rights, the rule of law, judicial independence, and civil liberties.
The Acting Chairman of BNP, accused the Awami League of having an inherent hostility towards democracy. He stated that just as Sheikh Hasina’s frustration persists after her failure to suppress the student movement through violence, her supporters—both domestically and abroad—are continuing to target pro-democracy individuals, either by inflicting physical harm or subjecting them to harassment. Rahman argued that the mistreatment of Asif Nazrul at Geneva Airport was a clear reflection of the misrule and authoritarianism fostered by Sheikh Hasina’s leadership.
He further claimed that Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, is actively working from abroad to destabilize the political situation in Bangladesh. He accused beneficiaries of the Awami League’s alleged corruption of being deeply involved in conspiracies overseas, targeting pro-democracy individuals. According to Rahman, these groups are plotting to create turmoil within Bangladesh while fascist forces—both domestically and internationally—are pursuing various agendas to restore what they perceive as a "looted paradise."
Acting Chairman of BNP criticized the Awami League, describing it as a party addicted to power and disoriented by the prospect of losing it. He accused the party of resorting to terrorist tactics, claiming they do not respect freedom of expression. Rahman called for the identification and legal action against the "terrorist associates" of Awami fascism, whom he described as lacking self-confidence, rationality, and humanity. He urged that these individuals be held accountable and receive appropriate punishment under the law.
Tariq Rahman called on democracy-loving expatriate Bangladeshis to alert the law enforcement and justice departments in their respective countries about the allies of fascism. He asserted that the Awami League's "monstrous" influence has been contained by the people of Bangladesh, and stressed the need for collective action to hold these Awami associates accountable at the international level. Rahman concluded by strongly condemning and protesting the disrespectful behavior towards Asif Nazrul by those aligned with fascism.
Translated by Mazdud
