BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has condemned the shooting of Inquilab Mancha’s convener, Sharif Osman Hadi, as not just an attack on an individual but as a blatant attempt to endanger the country’s existence.
Speaking virtually at a seminar in the capital on Friday, Tarique Rahman described the incident as a direct threat to the nation’s stability.
The seminar, held at the Khamarbari Krishibid Institute in Dhaka under the theme “BNP’s Plan for Building Nation,” witnessed Tarique condemning the shooting, which had left Osman Hadi critically injured.
He said, “It is a tragic incident that Osman Hadi has been shot. Before this, a BNP candidate was targeted with the same intent to kill. Everyone who believes in democracy should strongly condemn this act of violence.”
Reflecting on the current political atmosphere, the acting chairman of BNP highlighted the turmoil the country is undergoing. He said, “The country is going through a crisis. For a year now, one political party has been openly threatening that elections will not be allowed in this country.”
Tarique alleged, “A certain quarter has been actively trying to destroy the country’s peace and order. They are attempting to undermine the very existence of this nation. The shooting of Osman Hadi is clear proof of their intentions.”
Tarique further appealed to all parties, individuals, and groups who believe in democracy, oppose fascism, and support the country’s sovereignty to unite even more than before.
He urged party members to stay alert and avoid spreading any confusion, while assuring the administration and investigators of full cooperation in identifying the perpetrators.
Concluding his speech, Tarique Rahman stated, “We must stand up against injustice and ensure that the people of this country regain the democracy they have lost at any cost.”
