Talking to reporters outside Bangabandhu Memorial Museum yesterday, Motia, who was barred from entering the museum where Hasina was staying, questioned why party leaders and workers were not allowed to meet her even in limited numbers everyday

Referring to "security hazard" as mentioned by the inspector general of police (IGP), she questioned how Hasina's security would be threatened if one or two leaders meet her at Sudha Sadan or at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.

Motia, who is vocal against the process of reform proposals made by some senior Awami League leaders, said former prime minister Hasina must be allowed to exercise her democratic, civic and constitutional rights.

The AL leader was critical of Law and Information Adviser Mainul Hosein for describing Hasina and Khaleda as "failed leaders" and his call for boycotting them.

She said Mainul, being an adviser of non-party caretaker government, cannot say who is failure or successful and he has lost his neutrality through his remarks.

Replying to a question, Motia said cases were filed against Sheikh Hasina with "political motive".

Interestingly, those who filed the cases against Hasina remained missing for several days prior to the filing of cases, she said.

The AL leader said: "If any case is filed on a transparent base, a law-abiding citizen will have no objection. But if it's done with a presupposed idea, then it will be described as politically motivated."