The court and the country’s people will determine whether a “terrorist” organization like the Awami League, responsible for mass killings, has the right to engage in political activities or whether it should be banned, said Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed of the BNP, during a press conference. event today.

He made the remarks during a program titled “Exchange of Views with Family Members of Martyrs”, organized at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center organized by Jamaat-e-Islami, North Unit of the city from Dhaka.

“We do not want any political party to be banned by administrative order or just because of individual preferences. Let the court and the people of Bangladesh decide,” he said.

“If the people take a decision, then they (Awami League) will have to see if they can accept the verdict of the people,” Salahuddin added.

Referring to claims that the Awami League is a political party with a legacy, he said: “Their ‘legacy’ includes establishing one-party BAKSAL rule, engaging in violence, terrorism, anarchy and electoral fraud. On October 28, 2006, they committed brutal acts on the streets using “Logi-Boitha”. Mass resistance must be organized against such actions. »

He added: “Attempts are being made to create a constitutional crisis. If there is a crisis, we must analyze the reasons for it. In such crises, we must ensure that the ousted accomplices do not receive any opportunity.”

Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, speaking as the chief guest, said, “The Awami League government did not dare to do justice. Instead, he sought to maintain power by killing people. We want justice through the legal system, not retaliation. against us should not be repeated against them, and they should receive justice fairly and impartially.

He also said Jamaat would provide legal support to the families of those killed in the anti-fascist movement.

He declared that the “martyrs of the July Revolution” are national heroes whose sacrifices must be formally recognized by the state. He asked the state to include their contributions in the national program, from October 28, 2006 to the August 5 revolution.

The organization’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, demanded that those responsible for the “genocide” be brought back to the country for justice.

He added that it was not enough to hold individuals accountable; rather, the AL as a party and its affiliated organizations must be immediately banned.

Family members of the martyrs also spoke at the start of the broadcast.