Dhaka: BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed has stated that while the BNP will criticize the interim government, they will also ensure it does not fail. Rizvi emphasized that the government represents a consensus of all parties involved in the student-led mass uprising.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rizvi spoke at a book unveiling ceremony at the Jatiya Press Club auditorium, highlighting that despite their criticism, the BNP is engaged in dialogue to resolve political issues. He described this engagement as a democratic practice the party aims to uphold. Rizvi noted the absence of repression, false cases, and extrajudicial actions against those criticizing the government, attributing this change to the removal of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Rizvi was attending the launch of a book authored by GM Rajib Hossain, Deputy Chief News Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, titled ‘Droher Graffiti: Chobisher Gono-Abhutthan’ at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025. Other notable speakers included Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, BSS Managing Director and Chief Editor Mahbub Morshed, and other prominent journalists and writers.
Rizvi underscored the importance of maintaining a democratic environment and ensuring free thinking and the free flow of information. He argued that a democratic society could overcome significant challenges, including famine. Rizvi also warned against the potential for counter-revolution, urging democratic forces to remain vigilant against fascist threats.
Criticizing the Indian Government and media, Rizvi accused them of supporting deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India. He described India’s actions as an attack on Bangladesh’s sovereignty, violating international norms. Rizvi also criticized cultural figures and intellectuals who supported Hasina’s rule, likening them to those who favored authoritarian leaders in the past.
Rizvi concluded by emphasizing the role of cultural involvement in revolutions and the need to preserve the history and artworks of the July uprising through various creative forms.