No one to escape consequences if fascism returns

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Monday warned that no one will escape the consequences if fascism re-emerges in the country through any loophole.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a food distribution programme organised by the central committee of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Rickshaw, Van and Auto Drivers' Dal at the BNP's Nayapaltan central office, marking the 45th death anniversary of party founder and former President Ziaur Rahman.

"If fascism rises its head again through any loophole, it will put us in danger, and none of you will be escape the consequences either," said Rizvi, also prime minister's political adviser.

He said the country's independence and sovereignty will be at risk and democracy will be buried if such a situation emerges, urging all to remain alert.

Pointing to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leaders, the BNP leader said they are talking about forgiving Awami League. 

"You joined hands with them in movements against BNP in 1994, 1995 and 1996. What was the consequence? Your leaders were executed. The consequences of such misplaced affection were devastating," he said.

Describing BNP as a party committed to creating employment rather than unemployment, he said the party, from the time of Ziaur Rahman until now, has always worked to generate jobs.

"Under the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, no one in the country will remain unemployed in the future," Rizvi said.    �"UNB