Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has alleged that the ongoing quota movement is being orchestrated by the fugitive BNP acting chairman Tariq Rahman from London. He stated that a non-political issue has been politicized with the support of BNP and other like-minded parties.

Quader addressed reporters at Awami League President Sheikh Hasina's political office in Dhanmondi on Tuesday, emphasizing that the true nature of the movement's leaders, including the involvement of Jamaat-BNP, has been revealed.

Urging supporters of the liberation war to speak out against these "evil forces," Quader claimed that Tariq Rahman, convicted and currently in London, is directing the movement. He accused various groups of supporting the movement to turn it into a political issue.

Quader stated, "The leader of this movement has been taken by the fugitive convict Tariq Rahman. A non-political issue is supported by various evil forces and turned into a political movement." He also mentioned that apart from BNP-Jamaat, some like-minded parties have joined the movement and alleged that Rahman is orchestrating terrorist activities from London.

Highlighting the public suffering caused by the movement, Quader accused the agitators of aligning with Razakars, which he said goes against the fundamental spirit of the country. He claimed that ordinary students are being coerced into joining the movement and that agitators have committed violence against students, including members of Chhatra League.

Quader also pointed out that it has become fashionable to blame Chhatra League for all incidents, despite 500 BCL workers being injured, with 200 in serious condition and 20 being central leaders.

He further alleged that the student wing of BNP has publicly joined the movement and that conspirators are trying to incite a mass coup by spreading propaganda. He mentioned that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's speech has been distorted to create confusion and that the movement is being sponsored by BNP to create an anti-government sentiment under the guise of quota reform.

Reflecting on Sheikh Hasina's arrest in 2007, Quader noted that conspiracies to undermine her leadership and progress continue both domestically and internationally. He concluded by accusing BNP leaders of trying to exploit the quota movement for their own political gains, similar to their actions in 2018.

Quader condemned the violence and arson committed by BNP in the past, resulting in the loss of innocent lives, and urged the public to be wary of such tactics.