BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that people have the right to know the tenure of the interim government and the timeline of the national election.
People are dying from dengue almost every day in hospitals, while many are struggling to afford the cost of treatment. People are also enduring immense hardship due to the unbridled price hikes of essential commodities, he said.
Tarique Rahman made the remarks while virtually addressing a discussion on Sunday.
BNP organised the discussion at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, to mark Great Victory Day.
He said, “We must remember that if the people are not empowered, national unity will not be strong. There is no alternative to reforms for achieving qualitative change in the state and politics. But if someone wants to become an autocrat or fascist, neither the Constitution nor the rules can stop them. Anyone can become an autocratic or fascist ruler by disregarding the existing laws and rules in the absence of an effective parliament.”
“If the advisers' expressions reveal signs of unease after hearing the interim government's roadmap, it would certainly go against the aspirations of the people. The more transparent the government is with people through its activities, the more support people will extend to it," Tarique mentioned.
The BNP leader said, "We presented the 31-point proposals for state reform when no one even thought about it. I want to say to all the leaders and activists that people are your faithful companions in the election journey. So keep the people with you.”
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