UNB: BNP senior leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said the real picture of the country’s voting has been exposed as the government tried to show fairness in the Gazipur city polls.
“You have seen that an election was held in Gazipur…they tried to show a fair election and we have seen the results of that effort. This is the real scenario of Bangladesh,” he said.
Khasru, a BNP standing committee member made the comments while addressing a programme, marking the 28th foundation anniversary of Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU).Suspended mayor Zahangir Alam’s mother and independent candidate, Zayeda Khatun, was elected Gazipur City Corporation mayor by defeating Awami League candidate Md Azmat Ullah Khan in the polls held yesterday.
Khasru said it is now imperative to restore people’s right to franchise to ensure their democratic and human rights through a united movement.
He said their party along with people, including politicians, journalists and other professionals, have been on a movement to ensure people’s right to vote. “If the democratic atmosphere cannot be restored.