Dhaka, Nov 30 (V7N) – BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has reaffirmed the party's commitment to implementing its 31-point reform agenda for Bangladesh, ensuring that necessary changes, including electoral reforms, will be enacted swiftly through national consensus before the elections.

“There’s no need for concern about reforms. We will carry them out,” Khasru said during the seventh national conference of the Gono Forum at the Engineers Institute auditorium in Dhaka yesterday.

He emphasized that the party aims to return the ownership of the country to its people through fair elections. “For those worried about reforms, let me remind you that we proposed the 31-point reform plan long ago. These points address everything needed for Bangladesh’s future vision, and we are determined to implement them,” he added.

Highlighting the importance of an interim government, Khasru noted: “We fully support the interim government and are committed to working with it. Peaceful power transfer through a democratic process is crucial, and we must collectively ensure it.”

He also warned about attempts to destabilize the country. “Supporters of dictatorship are creating instability through acts like the Ansar rebellion, exploiting minority groups, or causing chaos with autorickshaws. While dictatorship has been removed, we must remain vigilant and united to maintain peace,” he said.

Khasru stressed the need to address demands raised during the interim government’s tenure, identifying the forces behind them and understanding their motivations.

Looking ahead, he emphasized national unity and the vision of a new Bangladesh. “The nation is united, and political parties share a common vision for the Bangladesh we want for the future,” he remarked, confirming that the post-election government would be a national government tasked with implementing the 31-point reform agenda.

Addressing communal tensions, Khasru acknowledged existing issues but dismissed the portrayal of widespread instability as unrepresentative of the country. “The unrest seen recently, such as the demolition of the Bangladesh embassy in Kolkata and reactions in other countries, is concerning but not characteristic of Bangladesh,” he said, urging vigilance to safeguard the nation’s democratic aspirations.

The conference was presided over by Dr Kamal Hossain and featured speeches by prominent figures, including former CPB President, JSD General Secretary Nazmul Haque Prodhan, Biplobi Workers Party General Secretary Saiful Haque, and Gono Forum Coronation Committee Chairman Mostafa Mohsin Montu.

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