Amid Bangladesh’s bustling election fervor, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) swiftly countered Jamaat-e-Islami’s deputy ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher’s explosive claims. On Saturday, BNP’s election steering committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin debunked allegations of deals with India, terming them a ‘baseless bid for political defamation’.
In a pointed press conference at BNP chair Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office, Amin dissected Taher’s reference to Tarique Rahman and supposed ‘three agreements’. ‘Media citations without proof? It’s a classic confusion tactic,’ Amin said, insisting no such pacts exist.
He framed the accusations as a desperate smear to undermine BNP during crucial polls. ‘Either it’s naivety or a deliberate propaganda push—BNP rejects both outright,’ Amin proclaimed. The party reiterated its core ‘Bangladesh-first’ ethos, placing sovereignty, citizen welfare, and national strength at the forefront under Tarique’s guidance.
Drawing from history, Amin spotlighted BNP’s activism: mass mobilizations for equitable Teesta and Padma water distribution, and outrage over Felani’s tragic death at the border. Khaleda Zia’s era saw BNP thwarting policies that eroded independence, he recalled.
To connect better with the masses, BNP rolled out a dedicated election hotline alongside a WhatsApp variant. These tools offer real-time election guidance, legal insights, complaint resolution, and feedback mechanisms.
As political barbs fly, BNP’s firm denial highlights the high stakes. By exposing what it calls ‘opportunistic politics’, the party calls on voters to prioritize substance over sensationalism in shaping Bangladesh’s future.