Senior Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Shishir Monir has accused the BNP of completely reversing its position after assuming power. Speaking at a discussion titled “Delaying the Implementation of the Referendum Verdict: The Nation in Crisis,” organized by Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RACSU) on Monday, April 6, he said that 70 percent of people voted ‘yes’ in the referendum, yet the party has moved away from the July reforms it once promoted. He argued that those distancing themselves from the July reform are far removed from the politics of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman.

Monir criticized the BNP’s current behavior, saying it shows a lack of understanding of the constitution. He claimed that after August 5, the people of Bangladesh no longer fear intimidation and have sought freedom from corruption. He urged that if enforced disappearances are to be stopped, the so-called “disappearance ordinance” must be enacted into law. He also questioned the silence of parliament members and their public appearances in entertainment venues instead of addressing national issues.

He warned that if students across major universities rise again, the government will have no choice but to implement the referendum’s verdict.