Criticising civil society members, Food Minister Qamrul Islam yesterday said the civilians were developing various theories at a time when the BNP-Jamaat alliance was burning innocent people to death.
All would have to remain alert against those talking about increasing the president’s power rather than about stopping BNP-Jamaat’s sabotage, he told the civilians.
The minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a human chain and rally organised by Bangabandhu Sangskritik Jote in front of the capital’s National Press Club.
Speaking on BNP chief Khaleda Zia’s graft trial, Qamrul said implementation of the court’s arrest warrant against Khaleda was a matter of time and no concession would be given in this regard.
“Awami League would not sit for talks with any militant force [BNP-Jamaat] because an election is not their objective. Their aim is to protect the war criminals and save Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman from corruption cases. But, their efforts would never be successful,” the minister alleged.