As tensions rise before Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of distorting history. BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General criticized Jamaat for potentially claiming Ghulam Azam declared the country’s independence. The BNP leader questioned Jamaat’s motives for bringing up the issue of the declaration of independence.
BNP’s Ruhul Kabir Rizvi highlighted Jamaat’s past actions during the atrocities by Pakistani forces. He criticized Jamaat for not condemning the brutalities and instead supporting them. Rizvi expressed concerns over Jamaat’s attempts to divert attention from controversial remarks made by its chief, Shafiqur Rahman.
The BNP leader also condemned Jamaat for its derogatory remarks about women. Tarique Rahman, the BNP Chairman, warned that such views pose a significant threat to women’s safety and fundamental rights in Bangladesh. The political atmosphere in Bangladesh is tense as parties engage in a power struggle ahead of the upcoming election.
