Anti-liberation parties trying to 'fish in troubled waters': Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary Genereal Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that not only India but also a few political parties, including those who opposed the Liberation War in 1971, are "trying to fish in troubled waters" to secure their own political gains.

He made the remark while speaking to reporters after paying homage to BNP founder Ziaur Rahman's grave on Sunday (December 29).

“Now, not only a neighbouring country is spreading propaganda and misinformation and trying to stigmatise (the BNP), but also one or two political parties from within the country are trying to fish in troubled waters to make their political gains,” said Rizvi .

Criticising the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami for their remarks, Rizvi said, "One party of extortionists has escaped, and people do not want to see another party of extortionists."

He also accused Jamaat-e-Islami of taking control of Islamic banks. “Don't we understand who you mean by this? The day after August 5, we saw how you took control of the Islamic banks,” he said.

"People of the country are well aware of which party is associated with sharp weapons and the cutting of tendons.

“People are well aware of every party's activities. You opposed the Liberation War in 1971 and joined Ershad's elections with Sheikh Hasina in 1986, betraying people,” the BNP leader added.