TDS Desk

A discussion titled “Unity, Reform, Election, National Dialogue 2024” takes place at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh auditorium in Khamarbari, Dhaka on Friday, 27 December 2024. Photo: TBS

The institutions and necessary structures of the government need to be repaired first to make them suitable for democracy so that democracy can be established successfully, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on December 27.

“We will not be able to do anything swiftly and effectively if the responsibilities are taken without repairing the structures,” he said while addressing a discussion at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh auditorium in the capital’s Khamarbari.

Fakhrul said BNP had always been in favour of reforms from the beginning.

“However, unfortunately, some speeches claim that BNP does not want reform, which is untrue. We want to quickly implement the necessary reforms for a healthy and impartial election,” he added.

“Why are we talking about elections? Because the election is the main gateway, the door to entering a democratic system, and another step towards democracy,” said the BNP secretary general.

“We have worked, are working, and will continue to work for it [democracy and reform] in the future. At the same time, we believe nothing can be achieved by excluding the people. We are committed to working with everyone,” he added.

During the discussion, Adilur Rahman, industries adviser to the interim government, said, “What kind of Bangladesh did those who sacrificed their lives want? The allies of fascism are layered one on top of another, repeatedly grasping the national flag.

“We must be prepared to resist, to ensure that fascism can never return,” he added.

Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mia Golam Parwar, Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, and the Chief Co-ordinator of Ganosanhati Andolan, Zonayed Saki, also addressed the discussion.