Reiterating that the country’s people are the source of all power for BNP, Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today said BNP will continue working for the country and its people as long as its leaders remain alive.
“People are the source of all power for the BNP. The support of the people is our strength. Therefore, as long as we live, we will continue working for this country and its people,” he said.
The premier said this while addressing a brief rally after inaugurating the re-excavation work of the Patli canal in Pmkhali Union in the district this morning.
Stating that BNP always pursue the people’s welfare-oriented politics, the Prime Minister said, “I have seen in the newspapers, Alhamdulillah, that no prices of essential commodities have increased so far after the announcement of budget this year.”
“Because, the government removed taxes on 60 products in the budget announced two days ago. The products include rice, lentils, edible oil, salt and other daily necessities, so that prices do not rise. The objective is simple: to ensure that people can live well,” he continued.
Alleging that the opposition party is opposing the proposed budget in an attempt to create instability in the country, the BNP chairman said, “The opposition says they do not accept this budget and call it anti-people.”
“I want to leave a question to you. The opposition party cannot not accept the budget that reduces taxes…They also do not like the budget that increases the prices of alcohol and cigarettes. Can you now understand the opposition party’s intention?”
“Their (opposition party’s) target is not to stand beside the people. Their objective is to create instability and unrest in the country and to mislead the public,” he added.
