Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the nationwide incidents of violence that was conducted by the activists of the BNP and its key ally Jamaat-e-Islami in 2013 have reminded her of the Pakistani massacre in 1971.
Addressing the top leaders of the 20-party alliance, She said: “No body will stop you if you want to do politics in the country. But, you do not have the right to kill innocent people in the name of politics.”
“The violence, which the BNP-Jamaat men have conducted across the country in 2013, reminds me of the Pakistani Army's act of genocide during the War of Independence in 1971.”
The premier made the remarks while addressing a cover unveiling ceremony of a picture book titled “Blood-Stained Bangladesh” at Osmani Auditorium in the capital on Saturday afternoon.
The book contains the photographs of the series of incidents of violence that took place during the BNP-Jamaat's countrywide demonstrations in 2013, demanding the restoration of a caretaker government system.
The Awami League has published the book.
Among others the relatives of the victims of those incidents, representatives of foreign embassies and international rights organisations and Awami League leaders and activists were present at the programme. Prime Minister's political adviser HT Imam chaired the book opening ceremony.
Addressing the relatives of the victims, the PM said: “I understand the pain of losing family members. I cannot bring back you dear ones but I can stand beside to to share your pain.”
“BNP assumed power by killing innocent people. But the Awami League strongly condemns violence.”