Uncomfortable situation in country outcome of Hasina's misrule: Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed on Monday said the discontent and uncomfortable situation that have arisen in the country are the outcome of Sheikh Hasina's misrule.

 "For the past 16 years, Sheikh Hasina's rule was a safe haven for criminals. Rapists, money launderers, smugglers, drug dealers, mafia gangs and casino owners had a rampant dominance in the society," he said. Rizvi was addressing a protest rally organized by the Mohila Dal in Naya Paltan here demanding trial of rapists across the country. After the rally, a protest procession was brought out from, reports BSS.

The BNP leader demanded a free and fair election to allow the people to exercise their voting rights to elect their representatives.

About rape incidents, he said the government must ensure the rule of law and all types of criminals must be tried to ensure people's rights and security.