BNP on Friday termed unexpected the statement of Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Mantytskiy on the 12th parliamentary election as the party thinks it has hurt the democratic sentiment of the people of Bangladesh.
In a statement on Friday, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, called upon Russia to show due respect to the aspirations and democratic values of the people of Bangladesh.
"We have noticed that Russian Ambassador Alexander Mantitsky described BNPs statement on Russias role in the 12th parliamentary election as false and misleading. He also claimed that the people of Bangladesh elected the (current) government as 41.8 percent people cast their votes in the election and most of them voted for the Awami League," the statement read.
Protesting the remarks of the Russian envoy, the party said, "We would like to say his (Ambassadors) unwarranted, unacceptable and pro-Awami statement has hurt the democratic sentiment of the people of Bangladesh."
It said all Bangladeshi citizens who are not involved in the politics of Awami League have lost their rights and freedom, and become subjugated in their own country. "People from all walks of life have been subjected to discrimination, injustice and oppression due to the corruption, misrule and criminal activities perpetrated by the anti-people Awami League regime over the last 15 years."
The statement said the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh and the democratic world are identical. "That common goal is to ensure democracy, good governance, human rights and prosperity in Bangladesh through an elected and accountable government."
The party said the freedom-loving people of Bangladesh expect that Russia, India, China, or any other country will not unduly support the misrule of the anti-mass and fascist Sheikh Hasina government by standing against the strong will of the people.
Recalling the long-standing cordial relations between Bangladesh and Russia, the statement said, "BNP believes that long-term diplomatic success lies in building bridges of friendship between the peoples of the two countries. Thats why the BNP urges Russia to show proper respect to the aspirations and interests of the people of Bangladesh, including their democratic values, determination for independence and great sacrifices." —UNB
