Nothing but a political stunt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the prime minister's comment "falsely" accusing their party of selling Saint Martin's Island to go to power was nothing but a stunt to make political gains.

Speaking at a press conference at the BNP chairperson's Gulshan office, he also questioned whether the premier's "fabricated" statement involving BNP falls under the purview of the Digital Security Act.

He alleged that the government has become so desperate to stay in power that it does not hesitate to harm the country.

"She made these remarks as a prime minister. So, I would like to ask her whether a case under the Digital Security Act can be filed against her for providing wrong information. Whether her false allegation against BNP falls under the Digital Security Act? Has the time come for filing a case under the Digital Security Act for her false and fabricated remarks?

He also said the PM's comment involving the US with Saint Martin's is dangerous. "Can you think where the relationship with that country (US) will stand?

About the PM's comment that BNP is seeking foreigners' help to go to power, Fakhrul said the foreign minister himself admitted that he sought help from the US and India to keep them in power by taking BNP to the election.

Asked whether BNP has any deal with the US for going to power, he said the opposition cannot make any agreement with any country. "The contracts are signed between countries and government to government.