BNP Leader Mirza Abbas Warns Against Delays to National Election

BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas voiced concerns on Sunday about a group trying to delay the national election and harm the country by making unreasonable demands like introducing a proportional representation system and holding local polls first. He urged unity among politicians to take steps for the country's good and criticized those trying to delay the elections. Abbas also spoke about the need to strengthen the party and prevent extortionists who misuse the BNP's name from causing harm.

Key Takeaways:

• A group is attempting to delay the national election by making demands such as introducing a proportional representation system and holding local polls first, according to BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas.
• Abbas urged politicians to be united and take steps for the good of the country, stating that only their words will do.
• He criticized Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) for making claims about local government elections and the need for a proportional representation system.
• Abbas emphasized the importance of avoiding confrontations with other political parties, stating that the BNP wants to unite the people against the country's enemies.
• He said the party wants new members to strengthen it, but will not accept those with affiliations to the Awami League due to their negative optics.
• In the same event, Abbas emphasized that the BNP will hold massive rallies across Bangladesh if its popularity is proven by rallies, stating that BNP can bring the whole of Bangladesh under the umbrella of rallies in one day.

Statistics:

• 17 years: The duration for which the BNP fought on the streets.
• "We fought on the streets for 17 years": A statement made by Mirza Abbas emphasizing the BNP's past struggles.
• "One day": The timeframe for which Abbas claimed the BNP can hold massive rallies across Bangladesh.
• Undisclosed number of people: Involved in extortion activities misusing the name of the BNP.
• 1: The number mentioned in Abbas's statistic of the number of people in Bangladesh that BNP can bring under the umbrella of rallies in a single day.

Sources:

• Unspecified programme organised by the Dhaka South City Unit BNP