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Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that BNP aimed to build a democratic, fair and inclusive Bangladesh that would be livable and enjoyable for all, through the united efforts of everyone.

Tarique Rahman came up with his remark while virtually exchanging views with a group of people with disabilities at the Local Government Engineering Department LGED auditorium at  Agargaon in Dhaka.

He said that his party was committed to taking concrete steps to improve the quality of life of the people with special needs, focusing on ensuring their economic independence, social empowerment and human dignity.

He said that if the BNP formed the government, it would initiate steps to establish a separate directorate to coordinate activities of various ministries and departments alongside carrying out specific programmes.

Tarique said that his party was also determined to build a dignified, capable, and prosperous society for people with special needs.

He said, ‘The democratic Bangladesh that we will build together will be fair for all, inclusive for all, livable for all, and enjoyable for all.’

As part of his political responsibility, Tarique expressed his desire to cooperate with the physically challenged people to help them explore their talents and achieve self-sufficiency.

He also promised that no one would be subjected to discrimination or left behind due to physical limitations in the future Bangladesh.

Tarique said, ‘I want to assure you that if BNP forms the government, we will always stand by your side. I believe no one of you is disabled. Rather, you are all specially capable citizens, each of you possessing immense potential.’

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, meanwhile, said, ‘We are always hopeful. An interim government has been established, and we are all cooperating.’

‘Arrangements for elections will be made very soon as per the people’s expectations,’ he told journalists after paying tribute to the martyred intellectuals of 1971 at Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard at Mirpur in the capital.

He also said, ‘Through free, fair, and impartial elections, the people will have the opportunity to elect their representatives, form the parliament, and establish the government.’

In response to a query, the BNP leader criticised the Awami League, accusing it of losing connection with the people.

He further said, ‘Those who have distanced themselves from the people, killed democracy, suppressed pro-democracy and freedom-loving individuals, and sold out our independence have naturally become isolated.’