BNP talks about democracy but shows autocracy in work: Quader

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Thursday said BNP leaders talk about democracy but show dictatorship in their activities.

“Nobody knows more than the BNP what is terrorism. The BNP first shed blood at Shaheed Minar. Again, they talk about terrorism. They burned people alive,” he said.

The minister made the remarks at a discussion at Osmani Memorial Hall in Dhaka marking the founding anniversary of Sheikh Russell Shishu Kishore Parishad, reports Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.

Quader said nobody without the BNP knows the classification of terrorism but the BNP leaders are now talking about democracy in the country.

Urging children and adolescents to move forward with determination overcoming various challenges in their way of life, he said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is still leading a risky life and despite having the risks, she is working towards achieving the goal of building Smart Bangladesh.

The AL general secretary said if talented people do not come to politics, the meritless people will become lawmakers and ministers. “Those who are more corrupt talk more about ethics,” he added.

AL advisory council member Mozaffar Hossain Paltu also spoke at the function with Sheikh Russell Shishu Kishore Parishad general secretary KM Shahid Ullah in the chair.