BNP’s Amanullah Aman blames Hasina for airport fire

BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Amanullah Aman today (21 October) alleged that Sheikh Hasina was the "mastermind" behind the recent fire incident at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, calling it an act of sabotage.

"Fascist Sheikh Hasina is conspiring from a neighbouring country to destabilise Bangladesh and foil the upcoming election. She is carrying out these conspiracies through her associates inside the country," he said.

Speaking at a memorial meeting, the BNP leader also urged the government and people to stay alert to prevent any further subversive acts by the fascist forces.

"We have been witnessing incidents of sabotage in different areas - these are the acts of the fallen fascists. Why are there fires in various places, including the airport? The mastermind behind these acts of sabotage is Sheikh Hasina," he claimed.

The BNP leader called upon the interim government to take immediate action against Sheikh Hasina and her cohorts and bring them to justice.

Saifuddin Ahmed Moni Smriti Sangsad organised the programme at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the second death anniversary of Democratic League's General Secretary Saifuddin Ahmed Moni.

Aman, also a former VP of Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu), alleged that a vested quarter is plotting to disrupt the upcoming election in the name of introducing a proportional representation (PR) voting system.

"The national election will be held in February. Those who joined the anti-fascist movement must stay united, as any division among them will only benefit the fascists. Some parties are trying to foil the election in the name of the PR system, while others are conspiring in different ways," he observed.

The BNP leader urged democratic forces to remain vigilant against such evil attempts.

He called upon the few political parties that have taken to the streets with PR and other demands to step back for the sake of restoring democracy through united efforts.

"All political parties that took part in the anti-fascist movement must now take a fresh pledge to ensure that the killer Sheikh Hasina is brought to justice," the BNP leader said.

He also said the activities of the 'terrorist political party Awami League' have already been banned and that the ban should remain in place.

Aman expressed confidence that the election would be held in February next year, as announced by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

"No one will be able to stop this election. If anyone tries to, the people will resist them. We vow that we will hold the national election together, the people will cast their votes without fear, and form a government of their choice to build a welfare-oriented state," he said.