Dhaka, Mar 25  (V7N) – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused certain groups on social media of attempting to lead the country into anarchy and trying to make the army controversial. He made these remarks at a discussion meeting organized by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on the occasion of Independence and National Day at the Engineers Institution in Dhaka on Tuesday.

During the meeting titled "Shaheed Zia’s Declaration, the Beginning of the Liberation War," BNP's top leaders emphasized that the only way to resolve the current political crisis is through elections. They called on the interim government to immediately announce the election date, dismissing any attempts to delay the polls under the pretext of reforms.

BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury asserted that BNP played a pivotal role in every liberation movement and has endured the most suffering. He warned that after the fall of dictatorship, there are attempts to obstruct democracy again. He also raised concerns that a new project, similar to past electoral manipulations, might be underway.

Standing Committee Member Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain reiterated that elections are the only solution and accused the interim government of using reform discussions as a delaying tactic. He claimed that there is a conspiracy to postpone national elections while focusing on local government elections instead.

In his speech, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul emphasized that the 1971 revolution was not spontaneous and that BNP laid its foundation. He also warned that certain forces are trying to destabilize the country and create an anti-military narrative, which BNP will not allow.

He said, "Reform is not new. The interim government has introduced many reforms, but people need clarity on what is acceptable to them. There is no alternative to elections to restore democracy."

Mirza Fakhrul urged BNP leaders and activists to remain vigilant so that the country’s potential is not wasted. He also questioned why Pakistan has never formally apologized for the atrocities of 1971, while their local allies continue to speak loudly in today's political discourse.

With BNP’s strong stance on holding elections, the political landscape in Bangladesh remains uncertain, as debates over reforms, governance, and electoral timelines continue.

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