Tarique Rahman's Party Reminds Bangladesh of 1971, Warns Against Pakistan Collaborators
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News18•28-01-2026, 04:01
Tarique Rahman's Party Reminds Bangladesh of 1971, Warns Against Pakistan Collaborators
- •Tarique Rahman's party, BNP, used election campaigns to remind Bangladeshis of Pakistan's 1971 atrocities.
- •BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged voters not to support those who collaborated with the Pakistani army during the Liberation War.
- •Alamgir emphasized preserving the spirit of 1971, stating Bangladesh's identity stems from its fight against Pakistani oppression.
- •He addressed the Hindu community, assuring them they need not fear persecution despite rising political tensions.
- •Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP accused opposition parties of election code violations, including attacks on workers and harassment of female campaigners.
Why It Matters: BNP invoked the 1971 Liberation War to caution voters against Pakistan collaborators ahead of Bangladesh elections.
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