The chief adviser of the interim government. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that he was disappointed by Muhammad Yunus' speech. He said, 'Many are hopeful. I'm a little disappointed. We hoped that the Chief Adviser with all his wisdom would identify the problem and leave a form of election.'
He said this in the speech of the chief guest at a discussion meeting at the National Press Club in the capital on Monday. BNP organized this meeting on the occasion of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani's 48th death anniversary.
Regarding the chief adviser's speech, Mirza Fakhrul said, 'Why are we repeatedly talking about elections, because if elections are held, the problem will be solved. Whether BNP comes to power or not is not a big deal. But those who are trying to do harm today will be forced to retreat.'
Regarding reforms, he said, 'We don't just want reforms, we have started reforms. Reforms we will certainly want and reforms we will do. Please proceed in a way that is beautiful, acceptable to all. We have not created any obstacles for you yet. On the contrary, I am supporting you.'
Commenting on the dictator's friends sitting in the secretariat, Fakhrul said to the government, 'How will you work? Who will you reform with? They will not let you reform.'
Regarding governance system, Mirza Fakhrul said, 'We need to focus on that. Run the country in such a way that people get relief and peace. No cause for relief. There is no reason to be complacent in the way the commodity prices have increased. Even the people of the country are accepting it. They expect you to give them something nice. Make it visible that action is being taken. Tried to break the syndicates.
Regarding reforms, Fakhrul also said, 'This government has formed many commissions for reforms. We and the people have confidence in them. But we want to finish it quickly and move towards the light through the election-centered reform system.
The more the election is delayed, the more controversies will arise, he said, if it is delayed, the enemies of Bangladesh will organize.
He also said, 'We talked about 31-point reforms two years ago. Our Acting Chairman Tariq Rahman has already discussed this reform. So we definitely want reforms and that time should be within a reasonable time frame. Not to think that they will remain in power.'
Vice Chairman of BNP Shamsuzzaman Dudu presided over the meeting, Vice Chairman of the party Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Joint Secretary General Khairul Kabir Khokon and many others spoke.
