BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman today urged party leaders and activists to brace for a relentless struggle to safeguard the nation’s independence and sovereignty.
He warned that conspirators at home and abroad are “eyeing the country’s resources like vultures”.
“The conspiracy has not stopped. You have passed the test by fighting for democracy. But the exam is not over yet. There are more tests ahead. It is a struggle in favour of the people and democracy. It’s a war for independence and sovereignty. If we are to win this war, we must continue to fight,” he said while virtually addressing three BNP workshops.
The workshops titled, “31-Point State Structure Reform Proposal and Public Engagement,” were organised by the BNP Training Affairs Committee in Munshiganj, Narsingdi, and Manikganj districts.
Tarique said the conspiracy by mischievous elements, both within the country and abroad, against the BNP, its leaders, and the nation, does not stop.
“Many are greedily eyeing the country’s financial and natural resources. If chaos can be stirred in the country, or if a weak government, lacking popular support and not representing the people, can be kept in power, then many will have the opportunity to loot the country’s wealth,” he warned.
The BNP leader said the interests of the country and its people will remain secure if a public-supported, pro-people, and patriotic government is in power.
“In such a case, those who eye the country’s money, wealth, and natural resources with vulture-like greed will think twice.”
He once again urged his party leaders and workers to work on building the people’s confidence in the BNP and securing public support to win the next election.
“We have no alternative but to stay with the people and engage with them constantly to overcome the hurdle of the election with their support,” Tarique said.
Mentioning that BNP leaders and workers faced serious ordeals and challenges in their political journey, he urged them to use all their experience, knowledge, and prudence to win the people’s support.
He said their party will gradually implement the 31-point proposal if it gets the chance to form the government with the support of people.
He said their party is open to accepting any better proposals from other parties or individuals for the welfare of the people and the country.
