Mirza Fakhrul warns of possible threats even after Hasina’s departure

BNP general secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir warned that although Sheikh Hasina fled after the recent student uprising, her allies remained in Bangladesh and could “attack the country again if the opportunity arises.”

Addressing the party’s National Revolution and Solidarity Day rally in Nayapaltan today (November 8), Fakhrul said, “BNP is the strongest political force in Bangladesh. On November 7, 1975, the uprising of Janata Sepoys (soldiers and civilians) defeated fascism and under the leadership of Ziaur Rahman, Bangladesh stood up against imperialism and defended its sovereignty.”

Reflecting on recent events, he continued: “In 2024, we witnessed another uprising, this time led by students and the public. For 17 years, Sheikh Hasina imposed mafia rule, plundering the country. Thanks to Allah, she has now achieved this. fled because of the student uprising.”

However, Fakhrul warned: “Even though Hasina has left, her allies are still here. If they get another chance, they will attack Bangladesh again.”

The BNP leader further stated: “As in the past, we will oppose any conspiracy that arises, insha Allah.”

BNP leaders and activists gathered in front of the party office in the capital Nayapaltan to join a rally to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

After a brief speech, acting party chairman Tariq Rahman officially opened the rally at around 3:32 pm.

On Thursday, the BNP celebrated the “Day of National Revolution and Solidarity” commemorating the “civil-military uprising” of November 7, 1975.

On November 7, 1975, amid political unrest, soldiers and civilians jointly released the then Chief of Army Staff Ziaur Rahman from detention in Dhaka Cantonment, paving the way for his rise to power.