B Mirror Report: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said it will not be possible to hold back the people of Bangladesh through fear or scare tactics.
“It will not be possible to hold back the people of Bangladesh by fear tactics. People of the country cannot be subdued,” he said.
Warning against any attempt to disrupt public order, he said, “Let us remain alert so that no one can create disorder in the country again. We will not allow anyone to get the chance to observe hartals for 173 days anymore by destroying public peace.”
Tarique Rahman, also BNP Chairman, made the remarks while addressing a public rally at the Eidgah ground in the town this afternoon. He highlighted what he described as sacrifices, repression, and false cases filed against BNP leaders and activists during previous movements.
He said the government, through implementation of its election promises, aims to change the country’s future. “The ultimate source of all power of BNP is the people of Bangladesh. BNP wants to complete the unfinished work left by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman for the welfare of the people,” he added.
The Prime Minister said BNP has resumed unfinished development and welfare works left by Begum Khaleda Zia, which he claimed were not implemented over the past two decades under the previous government.
“We do not want to sell tickets; we want to do real work. That is why we say—‘Korbo Kaj, Garbo Desh, Sobar Agee Bangladesh’,” he said.
He called on the people to work together for national development, saying BNP had received a mandate from the people in the 12 February election to implement its commitments.
However, he said some groups were rejecting the mandate and making allegations against BNP, urging people to identify those he described as “collaborators of fascism.”
Referring to post–August 5 developments, he said BNP had demanded justice for killings during the July–August events, but accused others of attempting to pardon those responsible.
He also alleged that some individuals who criticize BNP had recently met with “fascist collaborators,” adding that they later failed to explain their actions when questioned by the public.
