Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has stated that the party is not in favour of banning any political party in the country.
In a recent interview with a news outlet, Fakhrul was asked about the idea of banning the Awami League and Jatiya Party (JaPa). He responded by clarifying BNP’s position.
Fakhrul’s Remarks
Fakhrul said: “We have urged that specific activities of the Awami League be prohibited—those activities which have caused violence, harmed democracy, damaged the country, and negatively affected the economy.”
He further emphasised: “We have never sought to ban any political party. We have made it clear. We are not in favour of banning any political party.
Key Points
| Statement | Explanation |
| Position on banning parties | BNP does not support banning any political party |
| Criticism of Awami League | BNP opposes violent or anti-democratic activities |
| Emphasis | Any action should target harmful activities, not the parties themselves |
| Political stance | Clear distinction between regulating harmful acts and banning parties |
Fakhrul’s statements underline BNP’s stance on preserving political pluralism while condemning activities that threaten public order, democracy, and economic stability.
