Israel and BNP are enemies of humanity

Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud

Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, also the Awami League Joint General Secretary, yesterday accused the BNP of engaging in violence and destruction as part of their poll boycott strategy. According to Dr. Mahmud, the BNP's actions include damaging public property, setting public transport vehicles on fire, and even causing loss of lives, all in the guise of election boycotts.

In contrast, Dr. Mahmud highlighted the developmental efforts of the Awami League government, noting their nationwide initiatives in constructing infrastructure like roads, bridges, culverts, and railways. He also mentioned the government's initiative of distributing free textbooks to students.

Dr. Mahmud made these remarks while addressing gatherings in various locales such as Goalpura Bazar, Kodala Bazar, and the Tea Garden in the Kodala Union of Ranguniya upazila. His campaign later extended to Sarafbhata in Ranguniya upazila and the Sripur-Kharandiwp union of Boalkhali upazila.

As the Awami League candidate for the Chattogram-7 constituency, Dr. Mahmud urged voters to support the 'Boat', the party's electoral symbol. He criticised the BNP-Jamaat alliance, labelling their politics as tantamount to terrorism, and called for strong resistance against them to safeguard the nation.

Dr. Mahmud also criticized Jamaat's slogans and pointed out their silence on the Israeli forces' actions against Palestinians, similarly noting BNP's lack of condemnation of Israel. He accused both parties of being adversaries not just to Islam but to humanity as a whole.

Reaffirming his commitment to his constituents and the nation, Dr. Mahmud spoke of his regular visits to Chattogram and Ranguniya, balancing these with his ministerial and party responsibilities. He emphasised his openness and accessibility to people of all parties and opinions over the past 15 years.

Highlighting the progress under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership, Dr. Mahmud expressed his belief in the ongoing advancement of the country. He also shared his achievements in Ranguniya, pointing out the significant development works initiated after he is elected a Member of Parliament. This included substantial investment in river erosion prevention projects in Ranguniya, including those on the Karnaphuli River.

Local Awami League leaders supported Dr. Mahmud's campaign.