Dhaka, Nov 05 (V7N) — In a recent interview with Jamuna News, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir voiced the party's stance on holding Awami League accountable for alleged "genocide" that took place across Bangladesh during the July Revolution. However, while some have demanded that Awami League be banned, Fakhrul stated that the decision to ban any political party should rest with the people, affirming that "the people are the controllers of Bangladesh's politics."

Following Awami League’s exit from power on August 5, there has been rising public demand for accountability. Students and workers have even called for the banning of both Awami League and the Jatiya Party. While Fakhrul supported the idea of holding a trial for alleged atrocities, he emphasized the importance of conducting the process under international standards at the International Crimes Tribunal.

Addressing recent discussions around "minus" politics—a political approach that aims to exclude certain leaders—Fakhrul acknowledged that foreign geopolitical influences have historically impacted Bangladesh’s politics. He expressed that efforts to depoliticize Bangladesh have often been challenged, and he credited the resilience of democratic movements, particularly student-led public uprisings, for countering these influences.

Despite recent changes in political leadership, Fakhrul expressed that Bangladesh is still grappling with significant crises. He urged the need for timely elections, which he believes would accelerate the nation's progress toward democracy and alleviate current political and economic issues.

Fakhrul also addressed the topic of political reforms, noting that BNP’s call for reform and demands for elections are not conflicting. "Reforms will not be sustainable without political consensus," he said, referring to the party's previously proposed 31-point reform plan aimed at fostering a democratic environment in the country.

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