BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused the ruling Awami League of obstructing the opposition from joining the upcoming national election, saying the ruling party wants a "walkover on an empty field."
"You (Awami League) are creating obstacles for us to participate in the election. You do not want to allow the opposition parties to join the election. The only reason behind this is that you want to get what we call a 'walkover on an empty field,’" Fakhrul said while speaking at a discussion arranged by Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote in memory of Saifuddin Ahmed Moni, general secretary of Democratic League.
Moni died at Birdem Hospital in Mirpur at the age of 68 on October 13.
Fakhrul said comments from Awami League leaders on the general election demonstrate that they consider Bangladesh to be their "paternal property," and one person is the owner of the country.
He said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader sent out a last message to the opposition on Wednesday that Sheikh Hasina will remain the prime minister during the election period and will be elected prime minister again.
"If you think that way, there is no need for an election," Fakhrul said.
