BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed has blamed the unplanned development and anti-nature infrastructure construction by the former “fascist” government for the severe deterioration of the flood situation and the resulting loss of lives across various regions of the country.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday at the BNP’s central office in Naya Paltan, Rizvi alleged that a road was constructed through the middle of the haor solely to facilitate travel to the residence of former President Abdul Hamid.
This infrastructure, he claimed, obstructed the natural flow of water and caused significant damage to the ecological balance. He further asserted that such projects were implemented for political reasons to provide contracting benefits to party activists.
Rizvi also raised concerns regarding the Rampal power plant, alleging that the Sheikh Hasina government built it to please a “special country.” He stated that this project has placed the environment and biodiversity of the Sundarbans under threat.
During the conference, Rizvi informed that the BNP is currently observing a period of mourning following the death of former president Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar. In his honour, party activists are wearing black badges and have hoisted black flags alongside the party flag.
The BNP leader concluded by calling upon both the government and party members at all levels to come forward and provide assistance to those affected in the flood-stricken areas.
