Rizvi Urges New Generation Politicians to Reject Divisive Rhetoric and Authoritarian Culture
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Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has issued a stern warning against the emergence of inflammatory language within the country’s new generation of political leadership, labeling it a regression into the political culture of the ousted Awami League regime. Addressing a seminar titled “July Bloodshed: Remembrance and Resolution” at Rajshahi University on Sunday, Rizvi urged young politicians to abandon the vitriol that characterized the era of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Rizvi argued that the politics of hatred is unsustainable and antithetical to the democratic values for which the recent student-led uprising fought. He emphasized that while the opposition had long labeled Hasina a “fascist” and “murderer,” they consistently avoided the use of indecent language, a standard he insisted must be maintained by current political figures. Reflecting on the July movement, he framed the upheaval as the culmination of a 17-year struggle for democratic restoration and a testament to the uncompromising stance of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
The veteran politician also addressed recent criticisms regarding administrative appointments, noting that governments globally often replace personnel to align with their policy agendas. Citing the American “spoils system” as a legitimate precedent, Rizvi dismissed accusations of improper political bias in current state appointments. However, he cautioned that any future governance by Jamaat-e-Islami could potentially lead to the most systemic and extensive partisan appointments in the nation’s history.
The seminar also served as a platform for Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders to confront ideological rivals and critics. JCD Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin launched a sharp critique against Islami Chhatra Shibir, accusing the group of engaging in cyberbullying and the harassment of women for years. He characterized their recent initiative to establish a “Female Corner” at Dhaka University’s TSC as performative and unnecessary.
Furthermore, Nasir Uddin addressed the inflammatory rhetoric coming from National Citizens Party (NCP) figures and Raksu GS Salauddin Ammar. He rebuked NCP leader Nasiruddin Patwary for his persistent use of derogatory language toward politicians, suggesting he step back from public life to seek proper education. Regarding Ammar, the JCD leader expressed alarm at reports of intimidation and threats of violence made against students, warning that such behavioral patterns would result in severe public backlash.
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