Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir accused the government on Wednesday (May 29) of being responsible for the alleged corruption and misconduct of former Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed.
 
Addressing a discussion, he asserted that the government's actions had led to the current dire state where the media is filled with reports of corruption involving a former police chief.
 
Fakhrul pointed fingers at the Prime Minister, stating, "You nurtured him (Benazir). You appointed him as IGP despite previous sanctions against him by the US."
 
Similarly, Fakhrul highlighted the recent sanctions against a former army chief for his involvement in corruption and election interference in Bangladesh.
 
"This isn't just their (Aziz's and Benazir's) responsibility. It's the responsibility of this government, which clings to power through force," he emphasized.
 
The BNP leader demanded the government resign, holding itself accountable for the misdeeds of the former military chief and IGP.
 
"It's not just one Aziz or one Benazir. Countless individuals like them, fostered by this government, are looting public funds," he remarked.
 
Fakhrul also accused ruling party leaders and followers of emulating notorious plunderers, likening them to the Borgis of the Maratha Empire, notorious for large-scale plundering in Bengal during the 17th century.
 
The discussion was organized by BNP at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, commemorating the 43rd death anniversary of its founder Ziaur Rahman. The party has planned extensive programs to honor the occasion on Thursday.
 
Fakhrul reiterated BNP's demand, alongside 63 other opposition parties, for fair national elections under a neutral administration.
 
He criticized the government's reluctance to hold elections under impartial supervision, claiming it fears securing even 10 percent of seats in credible polls.
 
In response, Fakhrul urged people from all walks of life to unite and intensify the ongoing movement for democracy restoration.
 
He praised the sacrifices of BNP leaders and workers in the movement, affirming their efforts would not go in vain.
 
During the event, BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas recalled Ziaur Rahman's role in introducing multi-party democracy after abolishing the one-party rule of Baksal.
 
He lamented the derogatory comments made by Awami League leaders about Ziaur Rahman and his widow, Khaleda Zia.
 
Abbas asserted that many believed the BNP would collapse following Zia's assassination, but he confidently declared the party's resilience in safeguarding the country's independence and sovereignty for generations to come.
 
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