‘BNP always risen like phoenix bird’

Repeated attempts have been made to destroy BNP, commented the party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday.

”But BNP, like a phoenix, has always risen.”

Mirza Fakhrul said, ”BNP has fought a long battle to restore democracy as the party has been repeatedly targeted. But BNP, like a phoenix, has always risen, embodying the ideals of Bangladeshi nationalism and the principles of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia.”

Fakhrul made the remarks after offering prayers and placing a wreath at the mausoleum of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the BNP, marking the party’s 47th founding anniversary.

“The challenge before us is now to ensure the upcoming election scheduled for next February to be held in a free and fair manner.”

He also noted that the BNP has fully cooperated with the Reform Commission. “BNP provided complete cooperation to resolve the proposals brought forward by the Reform Commission,” said Mirza Fakhrul.

Hinting at significant changes if the BNP comes to power, the party’s secretary general said, “By introducing a 31-point programme, BNP has laid the groundwork for a complete and fundamental change in Bangladeshi politics. If BNP receives the responsibility to govern with the support of the people, political and ethical changes must come and Bangladesh will move forward.”