Staff Correspondent

very important for taking the country forward with a permanent shape of democratic system… this meeting is highly significant and will play an important role in advancing the national election, reforms, and the overall democratic process,” he said.

The BNP leader also hoped that the meeting will help find a positive solution to the key issues of contention.

Referring to the matter of former Awami League minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury’s assets being seized in the UK, he alleged that a certain quarter is spreading propaganda about the Chief Adviser’s visit to Britain in an attempt to divert public attention from their misdeeds.

The BNP leader said only one family and a clique within the Awami League have looted the nation’s wealth over the past 16 years and laundered it abroad.

He demanded appropriate action against those living in luxury overseas after looting public money through mega projects like the Padma Bridge, flyovers, and quick rental power plants. “Should a party that steals public money be allowed to do politics? They siphoned off huge sums over the past 16 years. They must be tried for looting and for the deaths of the youth and children.”

Rizvi also said India has been continuing the push-in of its citizens into Bangladesh through various border points. “India pushed in its citizens identifying them as foreigners along the borders even yesterday (Wednesday).”

The BNP leader further alleged that the Chief Minister of India’s Assam has been making provocative remarks against Bangladesh daily. “Whether this is part of a larger master plan is now a question among the people of Bangladesh and the international community. Why is India suddenly pushing people--none of whom are Bangladeshi citizens-- into our countrty?”

He called upon India to show restraint, stating that these actions challenge Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty. “The people of Bangladesh will not accept this.”