Fakhrul, BNP don’t believe in country’s independence

Information Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam, its leader Khaleda Zia and their party do not believe in the country's independence and sovereignty.

Protesting the recent remarks of Fakhrul that "they were in good position during the Pakistani regime", the minister said anyone who believes in the country's independence, sovereignty, democracy and development cannot make such a comment as it goes against the spirit of the Liberation War.

The minister said this while responding to the queries of journalists on the current affairs at Chattogram Circuit House.

He said Awami League expects that all political parties will participate in the upcoming general elections. Hasan, also AL joint general secretary, said the BNP leaders admired the rule of Pakistani regime at a time when Bangladesh's achievements are being lauded by many nations.

The minister said Bangladesh surpassed Pakistan in all indicators including economic, social and human development in 2015.