Adviser Nahid Islam said on Thursday (Jan 23) that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam's comments on the government's neutrality suggest an attempt to bring about another 1/11-like government in the country.

The Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Adviser said: “BNP secretary general’s demand indicates the formation of another 1/11 government from where fascism was introduced in the country.” 

Earlier in the day, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, while addressing a programme at the National Press Club in Dhaka, said that the interim government is not able enough to maintain neutrality in some cases.

“If the interim government fails to remain neutral, a neutral administration will be necessary during the elections,” Fakhrul said.

Responding to the remark, Nahid came down hard on the BNP leader and said such a remark is an indication of a government with a majority in the parliament, submissive foreign policy and impunity of those involved in the abduction, killing and July-August massacre.

Nahid, in his verified Facebook page, wrote that the efforts began on 5 August to minus the leadership of the July-August mass upsurge.

“On one hand, students and common people were sacrificing their lives in front of bullets on the streets, while on the other, a group of national leaders were holding a meeting in the cantonment to form a new government,” said the veteran student leader.

BDST: 1921 HRS, JAN 23, 2025
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