Questions will arise over Khalilur's interim role if he becomes BNP minister: Nahid

If Dr Khalilur Rahman, who served as the national security adviser of the interim government, joins the BNP government as a minister, it would raise questions about his role in the interim administration, National Citizen Party Convener and MP Nahid Islam said today (17 February).

Speaking to reporters shortly after taking oath as a member of parliament and the Constitution Reform Council, he said, "Earlier, student advisers were asked to resign to ensure neutrality, but a ministerial role for Khalilur Rahman will prompt doubts about whether he acted on behalf of a political party while serving in the previous administration."

Separately, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher also termed Khalilur's inclusion in the government "unethical".

Nahid also alleged irregularities in the election, claiming certain constituencies were deliberately targeted and manipulated to secure a two-thirds majority for the elected party and obstruct constitutional reform.

He further said, "The BNP's decision not to take oath as members of the Constitution Reform Council contradicted the referendum verdict in favour of reforms."

He added that referendums were not originally part of the Constitution, and their legality comes from the July National Charter (Constitution Reform) Implementation Order. "Since everyone took part in the election and referendum under it, a constitutional and legal crisis has now emerged."

Nahid urged BNP to take the oath as soon as possible to resolve the crisis and fulfil the reform promises made to the people.