UNB, Dhaka

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that sustainable reforms cannot be achieved overnight, urging patience as the country navigates a transitional phase.

Speaking at a civic discussion programme titled “Long Anti-Fascist Movement: Today’s Perspective” at the Jashore District Council auditorium, Fakhrul accused the Awami League of undermining democracy and economic stability.

“The caretaker government system, introduced by Begum Khaleda Zia, was abolished by Sheikh Hasina, pushing the country towards instability,” he said.

He said that the ruling party has left banks empty and suppressed dissent by shutting down media outlets like Diganta Television while controlling others through restrictive laws.

Fakhrul said, “The reforms being talked about now are among the 31 points of BNP. These 31 points have been prepared by sitting with 42 political parties. Unity is needed to build this country with democratic and human values.”

“BNP wants to form a government of consensus with all the oppressed parties, so that the country can move forward towards prosperity,” he said.

He said, “As soon as the elections are held in the country, stability will come. If BNP comes to power, it will take the reform process forward from where this government completes it.”

Referring to past movements, Fakhrul said that blood has a lot of power and change comes through sacrifices as history shows, from Shaheed Asad to Dr Milon and Abu Sayeed adding, “The students and the public have freed the country from tyranny by pouring their fresh blood. For this reason, they must always be remembered.”

The event, chaired by District BNP Convener Nargis Begum, featured speeches by BNP Vice Chairman Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury and Khulna Divisional Organizing Secretary Anindya Islam Amit.