BNP leader Abdul Moin Khan has accused the government of undermining Bangladesh’s economy over the past 15 years, describing its rule as “authoritarian” and detrimental to the nation’s growth.

Moin highlighted that $234 billion of the hard-earned money of ordinary Bangladeshis has been illegally transferred abroad—a sum that, he noted, could have funded the construction of 100 Padma Bridges. He further claimed that the government misappropriated much of the funds allocated for the Padma Bridge project, diverting them through corrupt channels.

On a different note, Moin defended the legacy of the late President Ziaur Rahman, asserting that despite various false allegations against him, no one has ever been able to prove him corrupt or dishonest. He emphasized that eradicating corruption from society is essential for Bangladesh’s development and for ensuring politics remain relevant to improving people’s lives.