BNP's Strong Stand Against the Criticism of 1972 Constitution

After the Awami League, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has now targeted student leaders for their harsh criticism of the 1972 constitution, labeling their language as 'fascist'. Senior BNP members have emphasized the significance of the constitution, which was formulated as a result of the 1971 Liberation War, at the cost of millions of martyrs' blood.

Mirza Abbas, a BNP standing committee member, criticized the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (ADSM) leaders for using phrases like 'bury it, kill it, cut it off', stating such remarks could lead to misinterpretation and division. He highlighted that any flaws in the constitution could be amended rather than discarding it entirely.

The July Revolution Declaration and Its Implications

ADSM convener Hasnat Abdullah had announced that the 1972 constitution would 'effectively be buried on Dec 31' with the 'Declaration of the July Revolution', set to be presented by student leaders at the Central Shaheed Minar. He demanded the 'Mujibbadi Constitution' be declared obsolete, claiming the declaration would render the 'Nazi-like Awami League irrelevant in Bangladesh'.

Another BNP member, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, accused certain political groups of attempting to exploit the current political climate for their own benefit, including those which opposed the Liberation War.