Khaleda release, treatment

Govt making cruel mockery: BNP

20-party for action programme

BNP yesterday alleged that the government is making a cruel mockery over the release and treatment of its ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia, now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), for treatment. "The contradictory remarks by the Home Minister and Awami League leader Mahabub-Ul Alam Hanif have exposed that they're indulging in a brutal mockery over the treatment of our leader Khaleda Zia and her release on parole," said BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. He came up with the remarks a day after Awami League joint secretary general Hanif's comment that Khaleda's condition does not warrant a release on parole.

On Saturday, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said they will consider releasing Khaleda on parole if she files an application and cites specific reasons. Rizvi said the government will have to ensure the unconditional release of their chairperson shunning its conspiracy against her.

"Remember, one swallow doesn't make a summer. People are getting ready to express their pent-up anger against you. So, think about your future, and don't create any obstacle to Khaleda Zia's release," he warned the government.

Khaleda, who has been in jail since February 8, 2018, was shifted to BSMMU on April 1 amid BNP's outcry for her treatment.

Rizvi said there is no improvement in the health condition of Khaleda as BSSMU is unable to provide her proper treatment.

Though getting bail is her constitutional and civic right, the BNP leader said Khaleda is being deprived of it only because of the government's influence on the court.

He also alleged that Attorney General Mahbubey Alam has long been playing a very active role in obstructing Khaleda Zia's release on bail at the behest of the government. Meanwhile, the components of the BNP-led 20-party combine yesterday decided to take various action programmes in alliance and party-wise demanding the release of ailing Khaleda Zia from jail. The decision was taken at a meeting of the top leaders of the alliance at BNP chairperson's Gulshan office.

 

Khaleda release, treatment

Govt making cruel mockery: BNP

20-party for action programme

BNP yesterday alleged that the government is making a cruel mockery over the release and treatment of its ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia, now undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), for treatment. The contradictory remarks by the Home Minister and Awami League leader Mahabub-Ul Alam Hanif have exposed that theyre indulging in a brutal mockery over the treatment of our leader Khaleda Zia and her release on parole, said BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. He came up with the remarks a day after Awami League joint secretary general Hanifs comment that Khaledas condition does not warrant a release on parole. On Saturday, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said they will consider releasing Khaleda on parole if she files an application and cites specific reasons. Rizvi said the government will have to ensure the unconditional release of their chairperson shunning its conspiracy against her. Remember, one swallow doesnt make a summer. People are getting ready to express their pent-up anger against you. So, think about your future, and dont create any obstacle to Khaleda Zias release, he warned the government. Khaleda, who has been in jail since February 8, 2018, was shifted to BSMMU on April 1 amid BNPs outcry for her treatment. Rizvi said there is no improvement in the health condition of Khaleda as BSSMU is unable to provide her proper treatment. Though getting bail is her constitutional and civic right, the BNP leader said Khaleda is being deprived of it only because of the governments influence on the court. He also alleged that Attorney General Mahbubey Alam has long been playing a very active role in obstructing Khaleda Zias release on bail at the behest of the government. Meanwhile, the components of the BNP-led 20-party combine yesterday decided to take various action programmes in alliance and party-wise demanding the release of ailing Khaleda Zia from jail. The decision was taken at a meeting of the top leaders of the alliance at BNP chairpersons Gulshan office.