BNP leader Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury stated that, after a long time, the party now has an opportunity to recruit new members — a chance that must be utilized. He emphasized that joining the BNP, the largest political party in the country, is a matter of pride. However, he cautioned that socially unacceptable individuals, such as extortionists, criminals, and corrupt figures, must not be allowed into the party.
He further stated that current members of the Awami League should not be recruited into BNP. However, those who were once AL supporters but did not obstruct BNP activities or commit any acts of oppression — and even supported BNP discreetly — may be considered for membership. “But no one should be inducted into the party in secret,” he warned.