Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman condemned the former government for creating a dictatorship during its rule. The BNP Acting Chairman spoke ahead of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Rahman described how the previous administration destroyed democratic freedoms across the country. He said citizens lost basic rights during the Awami League's control of power. The party leader blamed violent conflicts around the world for causing deaths and injuries to innocent people.
Rahman accused the former ruling party of imprisoning democracy for nearly 16 years. He claimed autocratic leaders used extreme force against their political enemies. The opposition figure said press freedom disappeared under restrictive laws during that period. BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia faced false charges and unfair imprisonment according to Rahman. Medical care was denied to the sick leader during her time behind bars.
Violence erupted whenever the BNP protested against government actions. Rahman said pro-government groups attacked ordinary citizens during political demonstrations. Women and children faced danger from what he called government terrorists. The opposition leader warned that mob violence threatens democratic progress today. He urged all democratic groups to work together against oppression and injustice.
Rahman accused the former ruling party of imprisoning democracy for nearly 16 years. He claimed autocratic leaders used extreme force against their political enemies. The opposition figure said press freedom disappeared under restrictive laws during that period. BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia faced false charges and unfair imprisonment according to Rahman. Medical care was denied to the sick leader during her time behind bars.
Violence erupted whenever the BNP protested against government actions. Rahman said pro-government groups attacked ordinary citizens during political demonstrations. Women and children faced danger from what he called government terrorists. The opposition leader warned that mob violence threatens democratic progress today. He urged all democratic groups to work together against oppression and injustice.
