"Since the real character of these extremist elements in the alliance has clearly been exposed, Tarique is trying to appear as a good guy by distancing himself from them to salvage himself," he told the UNB.

Saber made the remarks on Tarique Rahman's interview with the BBC where he reportedly did not rule out the links of the international terrorist outfits like al Qaeda with the August 17 serial bombings across the country.

"What Tarique told the BBC is contrary to what the BNP leadership, including the prime minister, had been saying for long, blaming the Awami League for all these terror acts," he said, adding that "Tarique's statement is more a political move to salvage himself."

Pointing his finger at contradictory statements by ruling party leaders on the bombs and grenade attacks, Saber recalled the prime minister's statement in parliament: "There is no existence of any militant or al Qaeda in Bangladesh; if there is anything that is Awami League."

"But her son is now telling that international terrorist outfits like al Qaeda might have links to the August 17 blasts," he said and asked, "Who is correct? The prime minister or his son?"

Mentioning the State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar's claim that the JMB and Janajuddah are responsible for the August 17 blasts, Saber wondered at the government's sudden mysterious move to link such terrorism with the JMB and Janajuddah.

Amidst such conflicting and confusing statements by the prime minister and her cabinet colleagues, investigation cannot be impartial and credible, he added.