Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed Bir Bikrom said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is no longer the party of Ziaur Rahman or Khaleda Zia, but has turned into a group of rent-seekers, corrupt individuals, and extortionists. Speaking at an 11-party alliance election rally in Paduya, Lohagara, Chattogram on Monday afternoon, he stated that even from an unused bridge, BNP members collect extortion money. He added that after Begum Zia fell ill, the party again became involved in extortion, declaring that he would rather go to hell than associate with extortionists.

Oli Ahmed further alleged that the BNP has become dependent on foreign influence, claiming that those contesting elections against his alliance are tied to India. He warned that if the nation fails to make the right decisions, its independence and sovereignty could be at risk. Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman was also present at the rally.