BNP Senior Joint Secretary-General and PM’s Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that Awami League, whose political activities remain banned, is conspiring against the Tarique Rahman-led government.

“Today marks four months of Tarique Rahman’s government. It is a BNP government. You tell me, has there been any enforced disappearance? Has there been any crossfire? Has anyone been jailed in any false case?” he said following a protest procession in front of the BNP central office at Nayapaltan in Dhaka.

Rizvi said that Bangladesh was moving towards progress, but Awami League was attempting to obstruct peace, prosperity, democracy and freedom of expression.

He further alleged that attempts were being made to create instability in the country through the possible political rise of the Awami League.

“This is no longer possible. The people are united. Democratic forces are united,” he said.

Calling upon BNP leaders and activists to remain alert, Rizvi warned, “They will do different kinds of provocative acts. Not only them, many groups on their side are doing the same. How did you get so much courage?”

He urged nationalist forces and those committed to the country’s independence and sovereignty to unite against any sign of fascism and “evil activities”.

Rizvi alleged that the Awami League had earlier taken away normalcy from people’s lives and their right to live safely.