Only BNP understands reforms what Bangladesh truly needs: Mirza Abbas
Abbas said he recently asked some young activists what reforms they wanted, but they could not give any clear answer. “They are using the word without understanding it.”
BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas today (10 December) said those who talk about 'reforms', except BNP, do not actually know what reforms the country needs, as they are only focused on gaining power.
"Those who still speak about reforms don't even understand what to reform. They surely know only one reform, a reform that will help them come to power. This is the only idea they have," he said while speaking at the opening session of the fourth day of BNP's 'Plan to Build the Country' programme.
Abbas, a BNP Standing Committee Member, inaugurated the day's programme and gave instructions on how party activists should approach citizens to seek votes and explain BNP's vision and development agenda.
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Highlighting BNP's contributions to the country, Abbas said the party has always worked for Bangladesh's progress with long-term planning.
He mentioned that many sectors, including the garment industry and overseas employment, grew strongly due to initiatives taken during the time of BNP founder and late President Ziaur Rahman.
The BNP leader said these major achievements were also 'reforms', even though they were not announced through any official declaration.
"Today, our economy largely depends on the garment sector. This reform was done without any prior announcement. The youth and women ministries were also formed during his time," he said.
Abbas said he recently asked some young activists what reforms they wanted, but they could not give any clear answer. "They are using the word without understanding it."
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to address the concluding session of today's programme virtually in the afternoon.
The party earlier announced the six-day workshop on 27 November involving Chhatra Dal, Krishak Dal, Ulema Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and other front organisations to prepare them for campaigning before the polls.
Leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal and Krishak Dal joined Wednesday's event at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital's Farmgate area.
