National Parliament Whip and Natore-2 lawmaker Advocate Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu said those who tried to destroy the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have themselves been destroyed. He made the remarks as chief guest at a rally marking BNP’s 48th founding anniversary at Natore town’s Upashahar field on Tuesday at about 11am.

Dulu alleged that BNP had faced conspiracies and attempts to split it into pieces. He accused the Awami League of preventing BNP from conducting organisational activities for 17 years, attacking its programmes and harassing leaders and activists with false cases. He also alleged that BNP workers had faced killings and disappearances.

He said people should remain alert about Awami League leaders and activists, alleging they could create unrest or carry out sabotage if given an opportunity. The event was chaired by Natore district BNP convener Rahim Newaz, while member secretary Asaduzzaman Asad spoke as the main speaker. A rally led by Dulu later toured Natore town. Dulu also said BNP is working under Tarique Rahman’s leadership to build a better Bangladesh.