PM expresses doubt about BNP`s existence as political party

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has raised questions over BNP's existence as political party in future as its top leadership was convicted for their involvement with illegal activities.

"How a political party will exist when a fugitive, who is convicted in arms smuggling, August 21 grenade attack, siphoning off orphans money cases, is in its leadership," she questioned.

The premier was addressing a civic reception accorded to her by the expatriate Bangladeshis in the United Kingdom (UK) at Queen Elizabeth Center here on Sunday afternoon (UK time).

Joining virtually the event from her place of residence in London, she said the top leadership of the party is also convicted in murder, arms smuggling and corruption cases as well.

Sheikh Hasina, also the President of ruling Awami League, said they (Khaleda Zia and her sons) do not have any patriotism, rather they think power is a tool of enjoyment and a place for looting.

She also questioned about Tarique Rahman's lavish life in London and source of income.

She said when BNP (Khaleda Zia) came to power in 2001, it made Bangladesh champion in corruption for five times, established a reign of looting, opened Hawa Bhaban and started eating and drinking, ruining the education of the country's people.

"Normally, people move forward, but I have never seen people move backward. That's what they showed," she added.

The head of the government said the people of Bangladesh plunged into the era of darkness after the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Source: BSS

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