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Sheikh Hasina's Goal is Money Laundering, Not Service: Rizvi
Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, Senior Joint Secretary General of BNP
Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, Senior Joint Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), accused Sheikh Hasina of prioritizing personal gain over public service, alleging she aims to launder money abroad.
“Awami League-backed syndicates have embezzled thousands of crores, exploiting manpower networks. Anyone who opposes Hasina faces imprisonment,” he stated during a mass-contact event in Jurain aimed at raising awareness about dengue.
Special guests included former lawmaker Salah Uddin Ahmed and BNP Health Affairs officials, while Engineer Ishraque Hossain served as the main speaker. Rizvi criticized rampant extortion in Karwar Bazar, claiming it drives up the prices of essential goods, and urged the government to dismantle these corrupt networks.
He described the current political climate under Hasina as repressive, asserting that dissenters are imprisoned, calling jails "Aynaghar" for those who challenge her authority.
Rizvi noted that while people are hopeful after the fall of the Awami League, remnants of corruption persist, warning of sabotage by some individuals still linked to the party. He expressed concern over the government’s actions against the Rural Electrification Board, suggesting ulterior motives connected to the party’s legacy.
He urged for swift electoral reforms under an interim government, emphasizing that the focus should be on restoring people's power, regardless of who is elected. “We’ve fought for fair elections for 16 years; now it's time for the people's voice to be heard,” he concluded.