Mirza Fakhrul: “We Are Not at Ease in Bangladesh”

Staff Reporter

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that Bangladesh is currently passing through deep uncertainty. He made these remarks on Thursday afternoon at a memorial meeting held at the Supreme Court Bar Association to mark the first death anniversary of former Attorney General AJ Mohammad Ali.

He said, “Many think we are at ease, but from a political perspective, we are in a very fragile state.”

Mirza Fakhrul mentioned that the BNP has been struggling for 15 years to restore democracy, but it has yet to materialize. He noted that new conditions and complexities are emerging constantly, with social media becoming a significant challenge. He highlighted that the BNP presented a roadmap for political reform in 2022, emphasizing that the party is not against reforms.

He further stated that the BNP wants elections under a representative government. “We certainly want to come to power because the goal of politics is to serve the people,” Fakhrul said.

Raising concerns about the effectiveness of the interim government, he remarked, “During this period, no positive changes have occurred in sectors like investment, economy, education, or health. Both domestic and foreign investors lack confidence.”

He noted that the BNP wants the interim government to succeed since the party had a role in its formation. However, he also emphasized that public opinion should not be ignored on issues like humanitarian corridors.