The BNP government is opposed to the mass uprising and has reached an understanding with the Awami League, said Nahid Islam, Chief Whip of the Opposition and convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

He made the remarks on Saturday (October 24) while participating in a leaflet distribution and public outreach programme in Jatrabari, Dhaka.

Nahid said the government had betrayed the martyrs by refusing to recognise the referendum. Claiming that there was no difference between Tarique Rahman and Sheikh Hasina, he alleged that Tarique Rahman, like Sheikh Hasina, was in power illegally and had handed the country over to mafia groups.

He further said the government had failed to ensure the country’s security. He demanded the resignation of Home Minister Salahuddin. He also called for the resignation of the energy minister, citing failures in the energy sector.

Meanwhile, NCP leaders organised a similar programme in Uttara, another area of the capital. Speaking at the event, they alleged that the home minister was unable to exercise control over his own ministry despite commenting on other ministries.

The NCP leaders also alleged that despite distributing family cards, the government had failed to control commodity prices and resolve the fertiliser shortage.