BNP leader Abdul Moin Khan has stressed that students are the future leaders of the nation but warned that leadership without preparation could spell disaster. Speaking at a program, he said Bangladesh’s independence had two main goals—establishing democracy and ensuring economic emancipation for the poor. “But those objectives have been repeatedly derailed,” he noted. Moin pointed to 1972–1975 as the first major setback when, despite claims of being a pro-Liberation force, the Awami League imposed one-party rule. “If the Awami League wasn’t born in the cantonment, why did it impose one-party rule? That question must be answered,” he said. He contrasted Khaleda Zia’s political journey, saying she did not enter politics through the “back door,” and argued that millions are disillusioned with the current government. While acknowledging that the recent election announcement has shifted the political climate, he criticized the ruling party for denying the youth their voting rights for 17 years. “The young generation is eager to vote. Those who think power is theirs alone should remember—fallen dictators once fled across the border,” he cautioned.