Araihazar BNP ‘more united than ever’: MP Azad

NARAYANGANJ, Sept 19: Narayanganj-2 MP Nazrul Islam Azad on Friday claimed that there was no division within BNP in Araihazar and that the party was “more united than ever”.

He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after attending a special dua and milad mahfil at Dhondi in Araihazar, seeking the early recovery of Qari Mizanur Rahman.

Azad alleged that several BNP leaders, including former acting president of Araihazar upazila unit Mahmudur Rahman Sumon, had worked to implement the agenda of former Awami League MP Nazrul Islam Babu.

“They contested the election from a different political platform and faced embarrassment. That is why they are now staying away from Araihazar. For these reasons, they are unwanted in Araihazar,” he said.

On the possibility of the Awami League returning to political activity, Azad said, “Many big statements can be made sitting in America, but the reality is quite different. The Awami League has no organisational presence in Araihazar.”

He also said those accused of wrongdoing or of acting as “collaborators of the Awami League” would not receive any concession within BNP in the future.

Azad attended the programme as chief guest, while Rakibul Islam Rakib, chairman of the Mostafizur Rahman Foundation, was present as special guest. The event was organised near Dhondi High School under Haizadi Union.

Hafez Shafiqul Islam, a member of the Narayanganj district unit of Ulema Dal, supervised the programme.