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Our only demand is PM Hasina's resignation: Fakhrul

Our only demand is PM Hasina's resignation: Fakhrul
Politics

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Friday their only demand revolves around the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

During his address at the procession organised by Dhaka Metropolitan North BNP, Fakhrul said, "This administration has dismantled all of our nation's achievements, including the integrity of the judiciary."

He added, "Despite incarcerating our party members, the government could not suppress our movement."

Reiterating his party's unwavering standpoint, the BNP secretary general asserted that there will be no election conducted under Sheikh Hasina's governance.

He urged for the dissolution of the Election Commission and the formation of a new election commission.

"Eighteen crore people of the nation stand united against this government. This movement is one of paramount significance, a do-or-die endeavor that cannot be quelled by any means," Fakhrul told the procession.

He said, "This battle is now a fight to reinstate democracy and to secure the freedom of Khaleda Zia."

Dhaka North and Dhaka South BNP brought out two separate procession in the capital to press home their one-point demand for a non-partisan interim government during the election.

Dhaka North BNP initiated their procession, commencing from Badda Subastu Tower and concluding at Abul Hotel. Simultaneously, Dhaka South BNP launched their procession from Kamalapur Stadium to Malibagh Railway Gate.

The processions started after Jummah prayers today (11 August). 

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas headed the rally of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP. Among others, the party's Standing Committee Members Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan, Vice-Chairman Barkatullah Bulu, Prof AZM Zahid Hossain attended the procession.

BNP Chairperson's Advisor and Dhaka Metropolitan South Convener Abdus Salam coordinated the mass procession. Tanvir Ahmed Robin, acting member secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan South BNP took part in the proecession.

Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir led the mass procession organised by Dhaka Metropolitan North BNP. 

Among others, BNP Standing Committee Members Nazrul Islam Khan, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and other senior leaders also attended the procession.

BNP Chairperson's Advisor and Dhaka Metropolitan North Convener Amanullah Aman will coordinate the mass procession. Aminul Haque, member secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan North were also be present.