The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

BNP secretary general Khandaker Delwar Hossain has censured Home Minister Shahara Khatun's remarks describing what he called the countrywide terrorist attacks by Awami League goons, looting and killing of BNP leaders and workers as outcome of BNP's intra-party conflict.

In a press statement yesterday, he said that so far, 13 people were killed and innumerable others injured from the day after the December 29 elections. These reports were published in national and international media, he added.

"The Home Minister took recourse to falsehoods to cover up the terrorist acts by her party's leaders and workers," Delwar said, adding "through this, terrorism is being patronized and the Awami character of falsehood was nakedly exposed again."

The BNP leader alleged that the leaders and workers of Awami League have launched repression and torture on BNP men and general people. Despite repeated complaints, he said the government did not take any action. On the contrary, the government blames BNP, encouraging the terrorists.

"The government mindset of patronizing terrorism will only contribute to the spread of terrorism," he said, adding people expect responsible role of an experienced politician like the Home Minister.

Delwar said the government, without shifting the blame on BNP, should take action against the terrorists of its own party and concentrate on ensuring security of the public life and property.