Information and Broadcasting State Minister Yasser Khan Choudhury has called on former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country following the July uprising, to return to Bangladesh and face trial.
He also said the government would provide her with a ticket to return if necessary.
The state minister made the call while addressing a large rally on Saturday organised by the Nandail upazila unit of the BNP in Mymensingh on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
Speaking as the chief guest at the rally, Yaser Khan said, “You fled after killing people, and now you are issuing threats only through social media. But the people of Bangladesh have understood those threats.”
“Therefore, you must return to the country now. Do not come secretly; come back now. If necessary, we will provide you with a ticket,” he added.
The state minister said those responsible for depriving people of their voting rights, corruption, looting, enforced disappearances and killings over the past several years, as well as the bloodshed of women and children who were killed during the July mass uprising, would be brought to justice on Bangladeshi soil.
He also warned that those who had fled the country would be brought back in handcuffs and made to stand trial.
Addressing local party leaders, activists and the public, the state minister said the country is moving forward on the path of development under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He urged them to resist any conspiracy or disorder aimed at disrupting this progress.
He also called on the public to promptly hand over anyone acting suspiciously to law enforcement agencies.
Highlighting various development initiatives in Nandail, Yaser Khan said 186 roads in the area had already been paved with brick soling to improve connectivity, while allocations had been made for another 104 roads to receive the same treatment.
He added that grants amounting to Tk11.5 crore had been secured for the renovation of various roads. A total of 36 houses had been provided to rehabilitate homeless people, with plans to construct another 104 houses this year.
He also said that the construction of the Jahangirpur and Char Betagair bridges, along with buildings for 23 educational institutions, was at the approval stage.
Regarding the upcoming Union Parishad elections, the state minister said BNP-backed candidates would be nominated based on public opinion and survey findings. He urged voters to elect capable candidates who support development and democracy.
Expressing gratitude to party leaders, activists and members of the public who attended the rally from various unions and wards, the state minister said, “I have been working as your dedicated worker, and I want to continue serving you in the future. We will remain united on the frontlines of development, on the streets and against all conspiracies.”
