BNP to get permission for event if it promises peaceful event: home minister

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said permission for BNP's October 28 rally will be given if the party promises that the event will be peaceful and there will not be any criminal activities.

"I believe the BNP will conduct their rally in a peaceful manner, and they will be granted permission. The police commissioner will evaluate their assurances and then make a decision," Asaduzzaman told an event.

He added that the BNP has lost significant public support due to its history of anarchy, militancy, and terrorism.

While inaugurating the Madhubagh playground in the capital, he said people abhor terrorism, and are determined to move forward.

He believes it will be difficult for the BNP to regain people's trust.

The BNP appears to be engaged in conspiracies to obstruct the country's progress with its programmes. However, the government has not prevented it from conducting the programmes.

The minister encouraged the BNP to connect with the people and participate in the electoral process.

"Rather than pursuing such means, the BNP has a tendency to resort to strikes, blockades, and to bringing Dhaka to a standstill.

"Thousands of people need to come to the capital to leave the country, critical patients needing medical care arrive in Dhaka, and numerous essential activities within the capita."