Tarique Urges BNP to Stay Vigilant to Restore Democracy

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged party members to remain vigilant until democracy is fully restored, saying their foremost task is to establish democracy by countering any conspiracies against Bangladesh.

“Our two key tasks in the coming days are to establish democracy by resisting conspiracies at any cost and to build the country according to public aspirations,” he said.

Tarique made the remarks while addressing the biennial council of the Thakurgaon district BNP unit at Thakurgaon Boys High School ground via a virtual platform.

He said BNP’s movement would continue until the democratic rights of the people are restored and Bangladesh returns to the path of democracy.

“Let us vow in this council that BNP will not stop its movement until Bangladesh gets back on the rail-track of democracy,” he added.

As the country’s largest political party, Tarique said BNP has a “sacred responsibility” to rebuild Bangladesh.

He referred to the 31-point framework unveiled two and a half years ago, urging party leaders and activists to pledge to remain vigilant until democracy is restored and to dedicate themselves to fulfilling public aspirations and the party’s reform agenda, even at the cost of their lives.

Tarique also stressed that BNP’s movement must not disrupt peace and discipline. “Our responsibility is to ensure that no one undermines democracy in any way,” he said.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir also addressed the district council, held after an eight-year gap.