Chittagong city unit of BNP alleged that the Awami League-led government was trying to use the attacks on minorities as a tool to suppress BNP and its movement.
Senior Vice President of Chittagong BNP unit, Abu Sufian made the allegation in a written statement issued on Saturday afternoon.
He said the government was terming their movements as “subversive activities” and was arresting their leaders and activists.
“The prime minister on Friday said that her government would be stricter to resist sabotage, but her intention is to increase oppression on the opposition parties,” Sufian said.
He said: “If the government does not stop their oppression, people will protest.”
The vice president also urged the government to give back their political rights to hold political programmes according to the constitution.