BNP can’t deny Zia’s involvement in 1975 carnage plot: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday said BNP couldn't deny the Ziaur Rahman's involvement in the August 15, 1975 carnage as the killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman confessed to have full support from Zia for the killing.

"BNP could not refuse that Ziaur Rahman was involved in the assassination of the Father of the Nation as the killers, (removed) Col Faruk and Rashid, in an interview with the BBC told that Zia was with them as he [Zia] instructed them to go ahead and he [Zia] extended all sorts of assistance in carrying out the August 15, 1975 carnage," she said.

The PM, who was speaking as the chief guest in a virtual discussion from Gono Bhaban through a video conference, said that truth can't be suppressed no matter how much BNP shouts defending their party leader.

The Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) organised the discussion marking the National Mourning Day and the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu at the AL's central office at Bangabandhu Avenue.

Hasina said Zia did everything that required to destroy a nation, adding, "Zia had destroyed the student community as he pushed many meritorious students to different tracks with giving them arms and money. He took the students to a pleasure trip in the ship 'Hilful Fujul' which Bangabandhu brought for conducting Hajj."

Following the footprints of her husband, Khaleda Zia did the same thing in terms of using students for personal gain.

The PM urged BCL leaders and workers to follow the ideals and philosophy of Bangabandhu, saying: "The Father of the Nation never thought of his own personal wellbeing, but rather the welfare of the people and the country."

She asked BCL leaders and activists to read the three books written by Bangabandhu, namely "Amar Dekha Naya Chin" "Asamapta Atmajiboni" and "Karagarer Rojnamcha," saying, "If you want to be leaders, you should read these books to learn about good politics."