Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged the interim government to triple the security protocol for a certain political group, stating that such measures are necessary to protect them from public anger.
Speaking at an election campaign rally held at Ainpura in the Sherpur area of Moulvibazar on Thursday afternoon, the BNP leader addressed recent criticisms regarding his own state-provided security. Although he did not explicitly name any political party, his remarks come amid recent public scrutiny from leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Shibir, regarding the protocol allocated to him.
‘Don’t Let the People Turn Violent’
Addressing the head of the interim government and its advisors, Tarique Rahman said, “On behalf of the BNP and the millions of people here, I request the government—if needed, triple the protocol for them. Double it, triple it. Because they are confusing the people, and the public has begun to realize this.”
He emphasized that the demand for increased security for his critics was rooted in a desire to maintain peace. “People are becoming furious with them. We do not want the public to take matters into their own hands out of anger. Therefore, I request the government: whatever security you have provided to the BNP, give them three times that amount.”
Election Fever in Moulvibazar
The rally at Ainpura field saw a massive turnout, with supporters gathering from various parts of the district to hear the BNP Chairman. Tarique Rahman arrived in Moulvibazar as part of a series of roadshows and rallies ahead of the upcoming national elections.
Local leaders noted that the atmosphere was electric, marking one of the largest political gatherings in the region in recent years. During his speech, Tarique Rahman also reiterated his party’s commitment to restoring democratic rights and ensuring a fair electoral process.
The BNP Chairman’s comments are being viewed by political analysts as a strategic “counter-strike” to recent debates over state hospitality and security protocols, shifting the narrative from his own protection to the perceived public unpopularity of his political rivals.
