Leaders of Chittagong city unit BNP at a press conference yesterday alleged that the Awami League government was trying to make the attacks on minorities an issue to supress the opposition and their movement.
Senior Vice-President Abu Sufian of city unit BNP said the government has been terming their movements as subversive activities and was arresting their leaders and activists rampantly.
He said: “The premier minister on Friday said her government will be stricter to resist sabotage but her intention is to increase oppression on the opposition.”
He urged the government to give back their political rights and allow them to hold political programmes according to the constitution. “People will raise their voice if the government does not stop their oppression,” he added.
The press conference was organised after the city unit leaders failed to hold their countrywide protest programme in front of their Nasiman Bhaban office in the afternoon.