Election drums are beating louder in Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) isn’t holding back. Saturday saw BNP’s election steering committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin dismantle claims by Jamaat-e-Islami’s Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher about purported India deals, dismissing them as ‘fabricated propaganda with zero truth’.
Taher’s mention of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman and ‘three secret understandings’ drew sharp rebuttal at a Gulshan press meet. ‘No evidence, no deal—pure election mischief,’ Amin stated, accusing rivals of leveraging unverified media snippets to breed doubt.
Amin described it as a multifaceted attack: defamation, negativity, and voter manipulation. ‘This reeks of either misinformation or tactical folly,’ he observed. BNP’s philosophy revolves around ‘Bangladesh-first’, championing sovereignty and empowerment led by Tarique Rahman.
Reflecting on past triumphs, Amin highlighted protests for Teesta-Padma water justice and the border martyrdom of Felani. ‘Under Begum Khaleda Zia, we safeguarded our autonomy against foreign overreach,’ he affirmed.
Enhancing outreach, BNP activated an election hotline and WhatsApp service. Designed for voter support, it delivers guidance, legal aid, complaint handling, and constructive input.
In this charged atmosphere, BNP’s response signals resilience against pre-poll tactics. By rejecting smears and upholding national interests, the party positions itself as a steadfast guardian of Bangladesh’s democratic aspirations.