Don’t blame BNP for casino scandal: Dr Kamal

Top leader of Jatiya Oikyafront and Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain yesterday said BNP should not be blamed for casino business in Dhaka.

“BNP has not been in power for more than 10 years. So, allegations against them [BNP] is not acceptable,” he said at a discussion at Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU). Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Rob) organised the event on “Necessity of forming national government in the context of current political situation”.

The eminent jurist said he was never a supporter of BNP, rather he opposed the party. “But BNP should not be blamed for the recent casino scandal.”

He then said, “Maybe BNP can be blamed. The things they [Awami League] did in last 10 years, probably they want to give BNP credit for that. BNP may have done many things in the past, but remaining out of power for last 10 years, they are still doing everything -- is it logical?”

Ruling party leaders, however, alleged that the casino business was introduced in the country when the BNP government was in power.

Dr Kamal said everyone is concerned about the current situation in the country. “Even people within the government are worried,” he added. “Negative remarks like rejecting the government will not bring any result. What we need today is unity among all.”

JSD president ASM Abdur Rob and other party leaders also spoke at the discussion.