Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmed Bir Bikram issued a strong statement directed at India during an 11-party alliance rally in Rangpur on Saturday. Speaking at the district school ground, he criticized Indian policies on border management and water sharing, saying that Bangladesh would not tolerate interference or threats. He warned that if India spoke of taking Rangpur, Bangladeshis could respond by saying they would take Kolkata.

Oli Ahmed demanded implementation of the Teesta mega project, an end to border push-ins, and relief from public suffering. He questioned India’s sincerity in friendship, citing barbed-wire fences, daily push-ins, and lack of water from shared rivers such as the Teesta and Farakka. He also defended Bangladesh’s right to purchase military equipment without external objection.

The LDP leader emphasized that Bangladesh is no longer under the influence of foreign powers and called for mutual respect and genuine cooperation between the two neighboring countries.