'Couldn’t meet CA despite trying for days': Factions within govt positioned BNP as opponent, Salahuddin tells Jamuna

Some factions within the administration have positioned the BNP as an opponent to the interim government, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahudin Ahmed alleged today (23 April) 

The BNP feared that instability was being created in the country, and a delegation wanted to meet Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to present their views, he said in response to a question whether there were gaps in understandings between the interim government and the BNP, reports Jamuna TV

"We contacted him to request an appointment. If a political party like BNP cannot get a meeting even after 5–6 days, it's unfortunate. That itself shows the state of the relationship," Salahuddin said.

"We have always cooperated with the government, but some factions within the government have positioned BNP as an opponent of the interim government. We've seen that in all their actions. It's as if they are working in favour of one particular political party," he added.

Yunus' resignation his personal matter, BNP didn’t demand it: Salahuddin

Speaking about the reports of CA Yunus considering resignation, the BNP leader said his party does not want Prof Yunus to resign from his position as the chief adviser. However, if he personally feels he no longer wishes to continue, the nation will consider an alternative—said BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed.

"When we asked for an election roadmap, some corners of the government delayed, trying to prolong the government's tenure. These responsibilities are falling on the shoulders of the Chief Adviser. We asked for a roadmap, and he now wants to resign. Governance is not a matter of emotion.

"This isn't about making emotionally-driven decisions. We didn't ask for his resignation. But if he personally feels uncomfortable or unwilling to continue, then the nation will consider alternatives. No one is indispensable in this world," he said.