BNP Joint Secretary General Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie on Monday demanded the prompt announcement of an election date following necessary reforms.
Speaking as the chief guest at a mass rally organized by Bakerganj BNP, Annie accused the government of committing atrocities against the anti-discrimination student and public movement in July-August 2024. He also called for justice against the "fascist" regime of Sheikh Hasina and her associates.
He emphasized that the interim government must not fail, alleging that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is engaged in conspiracies from India to hinder the reform process.
He urged everyone to remain vigilant, regardless of political affiliation.
The rally took place on Monday (November 18) at 3 PM at Bakerganj Government College grounds, presided over by Barisal District BNP (South) Convener and former MP, freedom fighter Abul Hossain Khan. The main speaker was BNP Central Executive Committee's Assistant Organizing Secretary (Barisal Division) Akn Kuddusur Rahman. Special guests included Central Executive Committee Assistant Organizing Secretary Mahbubul Haque Nannu, member S. Sarfuddin Ahmed Santu, and Barisal District BNP South Member Secretary Advocate Abul Kalam Shahin.
Other notable attendees were Barisal Metropolitan BNP Member Secretary Ziauddin Shikdar, Bakerganj Municipal BNP President Nasir Uddin Jamaddar, and various leaders from the BNP�s youth and student wings. The event featured speeches from district and municipal leaders, highlighting the party's demands and the importance of unity in the current political climate.