BNP National Standing Committee Member Retired Major Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has expressed doubts about the police’s ability to carry out electoral duties in the upcoming national elections.
He made this statement while expressing frustration over the lack of reforms within the police force, which he believes collapsed after the July uprising.
“I had expected reforms in the police, but the interim government has not implemented any in the past year. I have serious doubts about whether this police force can carry out electoral duties,” said Hafiz Uddin Ahmed during a discussion meeting held at the National Press Club in the capital on Friday.
The event, organized by Agnisena Social Foundation and Our New Bangladesh, marked the anniversary of the July uprising.
At the meeting, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed further stated, “I hope the Chief Adviser will play a role in establishing democracy. However, some advisors have expressed a desire to remain in power for a prolonged period, which is unacceptable. But we have faith in the Chief Adviser and the Election Commission. I hope they will hold a fair election.”
He also commented on proposals for changes to the electoral system, saying, “Those whose deposits will be confiscated are now talking about the PR system. Attempts to sabotage the election with strange theories are unacceptable. If there is no trust in the people and the electoral process, how can democracy be established?”
Hafiz Uddin Ahmed also expressed strong displeasure toward those questioning the history of the Liberation War. He said, “Some advisors and political parties are trying to downplay the significance of the Liberation War. One party even claimed that the nation was misguided in 1971. I was shocked to hear that. I want to tell them that the Liberation War was a people’s war, fought by the people of this country. It is the most glorious chapter of our history.”
He added, “Those who now say that the history of the establishment of Pakistan was not given enough importance in the July Declaration were, in fact, opposed to Pakistan during the Pakistan Movement and against independence during the Liberation War.”
Gono Sonhoti Andolon Chief Coordinator Jonayed Saki said, “A state system that cannot ensure justice is bound to collapse. Whoever comes to power becomes a dictator. This system of governance in Bangladesh must be changed.”
The event was also attended by Gonmo Odhikar Parishad President Nurul Haque Nur, Agnisena Social Foundation President Talukder Zahirul Haque Tuhin, and others.