Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader has said his party has not deliberated on making any moves to get the BNP banned despite its categorization as a “terrorist group” by different organizations.
“There are some court issues. We need to follow the law,” Quader, also the road transport and bridges minister, told a press conference held at the Awami League president's political office in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi on Thursday.
“The Federal Court of Canada has identified BNP as a terrorist group. America’s Homeland Security has banned Tarique’s entry into the country.”
Regarding BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s bail, the minister said: “The court granted him bail. It does not mean that he has not committed the crime. The trial will continue.”
He said the BNP proved itself to be a dummy opponent by not participating in the general election.