Pirozpur Correspondent

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has reiterated the party’s unwavering support for the family of footballer Rituparna Chakma.

"BNP will always be by Rituparna's side in times of need," he said while visiting  the ailing mother of the Golden Girl footballer at Ghagra Union of Kaukhali Upazila on Wednesday.

During the visit, Rizvi spoke with Rituparna’s mother Bhujiputi Chakma. He mentioned that BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman had instructed the party to support Rituparna’s family after receiving news through various media outlets. Despite heavy rain and difficult terrain, Rizvi and the delegation crossed inaccessible paths to reach Rituparna’s home.  

He handed over a donation of Tk 2 lakh, provided by the Amra BNP Paribar and Rangamati District BNP, to Rituparna’s mother.

In addition, Rizvi announced that the Amra BNP Paribar would pay Tk 30,000 monthly to cover the costs of her mother's ongoing chemotherapy.  

In a separate remark, Rizvi expressed skepticism about the postponement of elections under the pretext of reforms, asserting that such measures are ultimately futile.

He also criticised Hasina's regime, stating, “The autocratic regime of Hasina has failed to bring meaningful development to the country over the past 17 years.”  

Rizvi was accompanied  by BNP leaders including Central Co-Organising Secretary Barrister Helal, Amra BNP Poriar Convener Atiqur Rahman Rumon, Member Secretary Md. Mithun, Rangamati District BNP President Dipan Talukder Dipu, General Secretary Advocate Mamunur Rashid Mamun, and other party officials.