Emphasizing the need for unity among political parties, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged all to remain vigilant against the return of fascism.
“The fascist who fled the country will try to spoil our unity, and we all must remain alert,” he said while speaking virtually at a party rally in Khulna city.
Tarique called upon those who have fought for over 16 years against the Awami League not to engage in infighting over trivial issues.
Blaming the Awami League for destroying democratic institutions during its rule, he said restoring people’s voting rights through a fair election is the main task.
Expressing optimism about his party’s prospects, he said the BNP will win if the election is held fairly, and urged party followers to stand by people in both good and bad times and to be responsible and acceptable.
He claimed that hundreds of thousands of BNP men faced ghost cases during their fight to restore democracy, while several thousand leaders and activists were killed or disappeared.
The BNP acting chief said the blood of 2,000 students and members of the public who sacrificed their lives during the July uprising must be valued and honoured.
Urging all to work together to ensure food, education, communication and healthcare for people, he said the Awami League destroyed the country, which must now be rebuilt from the brink of ruination.
