BNP Responsible for Safeguarding National Party: Shamim Patwary

Barrister Shamim Haider Patwary, Secretary General of the National Party, has stated that it is the responsibility of the BNP to protect the National Party in the interest of the country and politics. He made these remarks while participating in a recent talk show.

Key Statements by Shamim Patwary

• Protecting the National Party: Patwary emphasised that, for the sake of democracy, the BNP must safeguard the National Party. He noted that while many have called for the National Party to be banned, the BNP has so far avoided this trap, for which he expressed gratitude. He added that what happens in the future will be determined by time.
• Political Implications of a Ban: According to Patwary, if the National Party is banned, parliamentary seats would likely be redistributed among three main parties: BNP 200, another party 50, and a third party 50. Such a scenario could lead smaller parties to pressure the BNP for additional seats or advantages, potentially reducing it to a puppet party. Therefore, it is in BNP’s interest to ensure the National Party survives.

Shamim Patwary’s remarks underline the BNP’s pivotal role in preserving the National Party as a safeguard against political instability. He stressed the importance of responsible political conduct, constitutional adherence, and maintaining a political cooling period to reduce the risk of authoritarian or unconstitutional measures.