Bangladesh National Party (BJP) lawmaker Andalib Rahman Partha stated in parliament that the Awami League should not be allowed to engage in politics until it faces trial. Speaking on Tuesday during the discussion on the President’s address, he argued that those denying July or labeling it as extremism cannot legitimately participate in Bangladesh’s political process.

Partha accused the Awami League of widespread corruption and theft in the power sector during its rule, alleging that an artificial crisis had been created. He said the party failed to connect with the youth over the past 17 years, which he described as its major weakness. He also claimed that the judiciary had been destroyed, asserting that verdicts, including that of Khaleda Zia, were written from the Prime Minister’s residence.

He further alleged that media owners lived in fear under the previous government and that citizens were afraid to post on social media due to the ICT Act. Partha also criticized the relationship between major business figures and political leaders, suggesting undue personal closeness.