Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the southern region of the National Citizen Party (NCP) on Friday claimed that BNP is working with the Awami League's money.
He came up with the statement while speaking at a rally in Cumilla to honor the injured, martyred, and brave students of the July anti-discrimination student movement.
He said that the NCP has been able to ban the activities of the Awami League (AL), but BNP is using their money while doing politics.
He also said to BNP leaders, "Don't see us as your enemies. I'm saying this for your own good. In many upazilas (sub-districts) in Cumilla, politics of all parties is now controlled by Awami League's money."
Pointing finger at Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul, Hasnat, "When people involved in killings go to court, which judges are giving them bail? Who is helping them from behind the scenes? You should tell us."
He said to Asif Nazrul, "You keep saying that you're being made a villain. If someone is stopping you from doing your job or putting pressure on you, tell the nation about it."
He also asked, "Why are people involved in killings out on bail and walking freely in front of the martyrs' homes? This is our failure, and also your failure, Asif Nazrul Sir. You once said a second tribunal would be formed in January. It's now May. Why has it not been formed yet?"
Hasnat added, "If the interim government thinks that reforms are more important than justice for the killings and actions against the Awami League, then they are wrong."
He said, "We want both reforms and elections. But first, there must be justice. Reforms and elections will only come after that." He also asked the interim government to clearly state its position on the humanitarian corridor issue. "Right now, we are confused," he said. "We do not want to give up our country's freedom to any superpower."
He strongly said, "There will be no control of India, Pakistan, or America here. We will not let Bangladesh be ruled by any powerful country."
Hasnat also demanded that the interim government explain its position on the 14 parties that are allies of the Awami League.
"We want to support the interim government," he said. "But we are disappointed. We don't see justice in many cases. The injured people have not been helped, and there is no progress. We saw no action from you until we came to the streets."
