BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed has accused Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her party of being “outsiders” in Bangladesh’s politics, branding the Awami League a “mafia and terrorist organization.” Speaking at a BNP rally in Chakaria on Saturday, Salahuddin claimed the party had been banned under anti-terrorism laws. The event, held on the grounds of Chakaria Government College, drew a massive crowd of more than 50,000 despite heavy rain. Visibly emotional, Salahuddin praised the resilience of BNP supporters.