Disciplinary action taken against 7,000 BNP members on various allegations: Tarique
Some have been removed from their posts for corruption, extortion and misconduct, while many others have been expelled from the party, Tarique Rahman says.
In a bid to ensure transparency and accountability, disciplinary action has already been taken against more than 7,000 party members over various allegations, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said.
"Some have been removed from their posts for corruption, extortion and misconduct, while many others have been expelled from the party," he wrote in a Facebook post today (18 September).
Ahead of the upcoming national election scheduled for February, one of the BNP's key responsibilities is to ensure the trust of every voter in the country, said Tarique.
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"To that end, as a democratic political party, the BNP is reaching out from the grassroots to people of every class and profession to reflect the hopes and aspirations of today's youth and the next generation, while strengthening the party's organisational structure from the villages to the centre."
Through this collective effort, the party aims to ensure transparency and accountability, Tarique wrote.
In the post, he mentioned disciplinary action against over 7,000 party members based on various allegations.
He noted that taking such decisions amid widespread smear campaigns was not easy, but given the realities they were essential, adding that discipline is not a weakness but rather the party's strength.
Tarique added that by holding its own members accountable, "the BNP has proved its sincerity about integrity and that it holds itself to the same standards it demands from those in power."
He said the BNP has always modernised itself to meet the demands and challenges of the times and is strengthening its direct connection and communication with the people.
"The party's policies have been built on 31 points that include commitments on education, healthcare, youth employment, climate change and digital innovation."
He said the BNP is prioritising inclusion to ensure greater participation of women, young leaders and professionals so that the nation can move forward and politics remains dedicated to serving the people.
"We want BNP to be known as a symbol of service, justice and competence, not of division or privilege," he added.
Tarique wrote that Bangladesh's current challenges are unique and therefore require approaches based on new thinking.
"However, we do not deny history; rather, we want to move forward on its foundation."
He continued, "We know the youth want real opportunities, not empty rhetoric. The people want stability, not chaos. And the world wants Bangladesh to be a credible and respected democratic state. We are determined to fulfil these expectations."
Addressing his colleagues and party leaders, he said, "Let us remain united, disciplined and committed to serving the people. Just as I have trust in each of you, have trust in me as well. Only then will the path of democracy shine even brighter."
