Stay alert of conspiracies
Obaidul Quader tells party leaders, activists; alleges BNP of diverting anti-rape movement
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday called upon party leaders and activists to remain alert against conspiracies, saying that a vested quarter is out to capitalise on the anti-rape movement.
He was addressing an extended meeting of Gazipur district unit of AL through videoconferencing from his official residence on parliament premises.
Quader, also road transport and bridges minister, said the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has tougher stance not only against rape or violence on women, but also against any sort of criminal activities, irregularities and corruption.
Accused in every incident have been arrested and brought to justice, he said, adding that the government -- in a self-motivated way -- carried out drives against illegal casinoes and irregularities and corruption in different sectors, including health.
The AL general secretary said BNP is making "evil attempts" to divert the anti-rape movement to a different direction to oust the government.
"BNP is carrying out their conspiracies to give a violent shape to a peaceful movement. The government remains alert about their plots and efforts are underway to identify those who are spreading rumours," he said.
He sounded a note of warning that if anybody carries out ill-efforts to create an unstable situation, the government will handle it with an iron hand.
About the formation of committees of different organisational units of the party, he said tested and devoted workers must be evaluated while forming committees as there is no room for wrongdoers and opportunists in the party.