Minister Says Public Demand Drove Ban on Awami League
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Road Transport, Bridges, and Railways Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has reaffirmed that the Awami League’s recent ban represents a definitive outcome of public will, asserting that the party forfeited its legitimacy by positioning itself against the interests of the nation. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following a tree-planting initiative in Munshiganj, the minister characterized the prohibition as a direct response to a mass uprising, noting that the party was ultimately ousted and outlawed by the very citizens it once claimed to represent.
Addressing concerns regarding reports of clandestine activities by members of the banned party, the minister stated that any resurgence of such a group would be a failure of the state. He emphasized that once a political entity is legally and socially restricted, any continued activity is unacceptable and runs contrary to the mandate of the people who forced the party’s departure from the political landscape.
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Beyond political matters, the minister outlined a comprehensive strategy for the optimal use of government land assets across the country. Under this initiative, lands under various ministries are being systematically categorized based on their size to maximize utility. Areas exceeding three acres have been earmarked for the installation of solar power infrastructure, intended to bolster local energy needs and contribute to the national grid. For smaller parcels of land, the government plans to assess their potential for local community development, ensuring that all public property is managed for the collective benefit of the nation.
The minister’s remarks coincided with the inauguration of a large-scale tree-planting program under the Railway Ministry, which aligns with the Prime Minister’s commitment to plant 250 million trees over five years. Highlighting the importance of environmental preservation and the mitigation of climate change, he stressed that the current administration is moving away from fragmented projects. Instead, the government is adopting a coordinated approach, carefully selecting indigenous species tailored to the specific ecological requirements of each region to ensure sustainable greening across the country.
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The event, held near the viaduct of the rail bridge over the Dhaleshwari River in Sirajdikhan, was attended by senior officials including Minister of State for Railways and Road Transport Habibur Rashid, Railway Secretary Md. Fahimul Islam, and local parliamentary and administrative leadership.
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