Nahid warns against plans by leaders out of touch with Bangladesh
He warned against any plan that could set Bangladesh backward, rehabilitate fascists, or create hegemonic politics, stressing that such plans will not be allowed to succeed.
Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens' Party (NCP), criticised leaders who have been disconnected from Bangladesh and called on citizens to support the 11-party alliance for change and reform.
He made the remarks today (6 February) while addressing an election rally at a field adjacent to Matribagan Jame Mosque in Savar municipality, Dhaka.
Nahid said, "It's easy to predict the kind of plan that comes from someone with no knowledge of the country, who has been abroad for 16–17 years, and who is disconnected from the people."
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He warned against any plan that could set Bangladesh backward, rehabilitate fascists, or create hegemonic politics, stressing that such plans will not be allowed to succeed.
"From 2001 to 2006, the people of Bangladesh have seen what happened. Jamaat-e-Islami also ran ministries and the cabinet - they have that experience as well. So we do not want to embarrass you by repeating those old tales. What you have done in Bangladesh after 5 August is enough for people to vote against you," he added.
Nahid said the government will include people with diverse views and bring in experienced professionals from home and abroad. He emphasised that the alliance's manifesto was prepared with input from experts, coordinated among member parties including NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami, to ensure effective governance.
He urged voters to come safely to polling stations on 12 February and warned that anyone attempting to steal votes or seize polling stations would face consequences similar to "fascists."
The rally was attended by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka leaders Maulana Delwar Hossain, Maulana Afzal Hossain, and other alliance activists.
