BNP will form ‘national govt’ if voted to power

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said his party, if voted to power, will form a “national government” with participation from all parties that supported them throughout.
“If we are elected, we will not run the country alone … So, where is the problem? Where is the doubt?” he said at a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club.
Highlighting the need for holding an election swiftly to save the nation, Fakhrul asked the interim government to focus on specific reforms.
“The public has started doubting you [interim government]. The people in the government are creating confusion by making various remarks. Focus should be on fixing the Election Commission, administration, and the judiciary to prepare for elections. The remaining work will be done by those elected.”
Mentioning the lack of political expertise in the current administration, he said, “Factories, which are major assets of our country, are being set on fire. Why can’t they address this? … They lack the political strength.”
“None of these people [advisers] have political experience. Politics involves specific calculations and equations, which only politicians understand,” the BNP leader said, adding that delays in holding polls will only exacerbate existing problems and create new ones.
Referring to the recent protests by the students of Government Titumir College, Fakhrul questioned the interim government’s preparedness.
“Were they not intelligent enough to foresee this? Why were preventive measures not taken?” he stressed.
Urging the government for an election roadmap, Fakhrul said, “We demand polls in the interest of the nation, not for BNP’s benefit. We submitted reform proposals supported by 62 parties. Review them and decide on which ones will be implemented.”
“Announcing an election roadmap will restore public confidence,” said the BNP leader, adding that he wants the interim government to succeed in their endeavors.
“We don’t want Hasina to return,” he said.