BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that competent officials are being sidelined in the administration over accusations of ties with the BNP’s student wing, Chhatra Dal, while key posts such as deputy commissioners (DCs) and superintendents of police (SPs) are being awarded to ruling party loyalists.

He warned of possible “sabotage and untoward incidents” under ongoing domestic and international conspiracies. Rizvi also claimed a smear campaign against BNP has intensified since August 5, comparing the government’s actions to the era of “1/11.”

He accused authorities of trying to eliminate BNP from politics by branding it with various labels. Rizvi urged party members to remain vigilant and continue guarding puja mandaps across the country.