Strong anger towards BNP, Gayeshwar decides not to join the cabinet until his death

Staff Correspondent

BNP standing committee member and newly elected MP from Dhaka-3 constituency Gayeshwar Chandra Roy has expressed his deep anger over the party situation and recent developments. At the same time, he announced that he will not join the cabinet until the end of his life.

He made these remarks at a meeting with government officials and heads of educational institutions organized by the upazila administration at the Keraniganj Upazila Parishad Auditorium on Tuesday (February 24) morning. In his speech, Gayeshwar Chandra Roy clarified that he has no personal regrets about not becoming a minister; rather, he has objections to the party process and behavior.

He said, “I knew I wouldn’t become a minister. I went to the ceremony knowing that. But in light of the situation that has arisen as a result of my subsequent behavior, I have decided that I will not join the cabinet again until my death.”

In his speech, he indicated that he was not shown due respect as a senior leader. He also said that the matter hurt him. At the same time, he told media personnel that no one’s character or honor should be insulted.

Gayeshwar said, “I am a member of parliament, a representative of the people. I do politics to speak for the people and establish rules. I will remain in that position until the end.”

Party sources say that there has been unease within the BNP over the recent incident. However, the party has not yet issued any official response on the matter.