Published :
Updated :
For all latest news, follow The Financial Express Google News channel.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said the entire nation has its eyes on the upcoming meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.
He made the remark while exchanging views with reporters at the party’s central office in Naya Paltan, Dhaka, around noon.
Yunus is currently in London on a four-day visit and is scheduled to meet Tarique on Friday, according to sources within both BNP and the government.
“I believe it will be a historical meeting,” Rizvi said. “Through this meeting, good winds will sweep across the country.”
He further stated that the BNP has logically raised the issue of holding national elections in December. “The nation believes elections will be held within a reasonable timeframe. All issues, including polls, will be resolved through discussions,” he added.
Turning to foreign affairs, Rizvi delivered sharp criticism of India without mentioning its name, alleging it has adopted a hostile attitude towards Bangladesh -- especially following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
“They are pushing in people by labelling them as foreigners. This is an attempt to provoke conflict. A spree of such push-ins has started along the border. Is Bangladesh a place to dump garbage?” he questioned.
“Bangladesh will resist and protest if India pushes in its people under the guise of deportation,” he said. “India must remember -- even Sheikh Hasina could not survive through oppression and repression.”
Commenting on the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Rizvi noted that 7,000 new cases were reported in India. “There are reports of similar cases in Bangladesh too. One person has already died. The government must take this seriously and determine its priorities,” he said.
He criticised the Ministry of Health, saying its current measures are not visible. “Dengue cases have also increased significantly, putting public health at risk. I urge both the government and the people to remain alert,” he added.
Expressing concern over reports of 57 deaths in road accidents during the Eid travel period, Rizvi said, “Reckless driving has led to a rise in accidents. Additionally, anti-social elements were active during Eid. The law and order situation has deteriorated. It could have been controlled if the administration had been more proactive.”