BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday condemned the attacks on The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, New Age Editor Nurul Kabir and other media professionals, describing those behind the violence as “enemies of Bangladesh”.
He said that while the nation was mourning and praying for the soul of martyr Sharif Osman Hadi, attacks were carried out on media organisations, including The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, as well as on respected journalist Nurul Kabir and others.
In a Facebook post early Friday, Fakhrul said Bangladesh is a sovereign and independent country and that ensuring the safety and security of every citizen is the responsibility of the government.
He said those who exploit moments of national crisis for their own ends are enemies of the country, adding that they had turned a tragic moment into destruction. He strongly condemned what he termed an act of terror.
Fakhrul also said Hadi was a candidate in the upcoming national election and had reached out to people seeking votes, expressing confidence that the election would be held and a democratic government formed through the people’s mandate.
He stressed that those responsible for Hadi’s killing must be brought to justice and that every act of mob violence must also be punished.
Referring to repeated mob attacks over the past year, Fakhrul said such incidents have divided the nation.
After the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, he said, the foremost responsibility of the interim government is to unite the country and work towards building a democratic, stable and inclusive society.
He urged all political parties to act responsibly and in unity, calling on the government to take immediate action.
