BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has sharply criticized the government for favoring certain political parties while trying to wipe out BNP from the political field. He made these comments on Friday during a silent procession organized by Dhaka South BNP in front of their central office in Nayapaltan.
Abbas: “One Party in the Government’s Lap, Another on Its Shoulder”
He accused the ruling party of giving special treatment to some political groups while pushing others aside.
“এক দলকে কোলে করে রাখবেন, আরেক দলকে কাঁধে রাখবেন, বিএনপিকে নিশ্চিহ্ন করার প্রোগ্রাম করবেন না।”
“You carry one party on your lap and another on your shoulder, but don’t plan to erase BNP from politics.”
Abbas called on the government to arrange elections soon to restore peace in the country.
“আমরা সহযোগিতা করছি, দ্রুত নির্বাচন দিন। দেশে শান্তি ফিরবে।”
“We are cooperating. Hold elections quickly—peace will return.”
Deep Sorrow Over Martyrs Being Politicized
Speaking with visible emotion, Mirza Abbas expressed grief over how the sacrifices of July-August movement martyrs are being used for political benefits.
“সমাবেশে মির্জা আব্বাস বলেন, শহীদদের জন্য মাঝে মাঝে আমার খুব আফসোস হয়, আমার খুব কষ্ট হয়। আমিও আন্দোলনের মাঠে ছিলাম, গুলির মুখেই ছিলাম, এই মঞ্চেই ছিলাম।”
“Sometimes I deeply regret and feel great pain for the martyrs. I was also on the streets during the movement, I stood facing bullets, I stood right here on this stage.”
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He continued:
“তারা যদি বুঝতে পারতেন যে তাদের শাহাদাত বরণকে নিয়ে… রাজনৈতিক ব্যবসা চলছে, তারা লজ্জা পেতেন।”
“If they could see how their sacrifice is being turned into political trade, they would be ashamed.”
Accusation Against Specific Political Groups
Abbas alleged that some parties are trying to gain political power by using the name of the movement martyrs.
“কিছু হলেই বলেন আন্দোলনের শহীদ… তারা কোনো একক ব্যক্তি বা দলকে সমর্থন দেয় নাই।”
“They always mention ‘movement martyrs’—but the martyrs didn’t support any single person or party. They gave their lives for the whole nation.”
Comments on Jamaat and Opportunistic Politics
He also mocked a religious leader who once spoke strongly against Jamaat but is now aligned with them. Abbas pointed out that Jamaat leaders have held positions in both BNP and Awami League governments at different times.
A Warning to Critics
Mirza Abbas warned those who try to associate BNP unfairly with rival groups or spread misleading comments.
“আমি ভাইদের বলব, দয়া করে জিহ্বায় একটু লাগাম দিন… বিএনপি ঝগড়ার দল নয়।”
“I urge my brothers—control your tongue. BNP is not a party of chaos; we fight alongside the people for democracy.”
Peaceful Rally Ends in Rampura
The silent procession, led by Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal, started from Nayapaltan at 5 PM and ended near Abul Hotel in Rampura, passing through Kakrail and Mouchak. Law enforcement officers were seen in alert positions throughout the route.
The event was chaired by Dhaka South BNP Convenor Rafiqul Haque Majnu and conducted by Member Secretary Tanvir Ahmed Robin. Other central and local leaders present included Ishraq Hossain, Mira Sarafat Ali Sapu, Arifa Ruma, and Nadia Pathan Papon, among others.
Source: Jago News 24
