Some advisers indulging in luxury like past autocrats: BNP VP

BNP Vice Chairman Asaduzzaman Ripon has alleged that some advisers of the interim government are engaging in luxury, similar to past autocrats.

He made the remarks at a blanket distribution event at Balur Maath near Pachgaon Bazar in Tongibari upazila today. The event was organised by former Chhatra Dal leader Kamrul Islam Tapan.

"The interim government in power today is the one we all supported. However, it is unfortunate that despite promising change, it is now indulging in luxury like past autocratic regimes. Some advisors are leading lavish lifestyles, contradicting the government's commitment to reform," he said.

Ripon further said that some advisors are using multiple luxury cars worth millions of taka.

"This is not expected from the interim government. If this continues, the reform agenda will suffer. We urge the chief adviser to remove those involved in such extravagance; otherwise, the country may face a deep crisis, and national security will be at risk," he added.

The event was conducted by Jahirul Islam Jahir Bepari, senior vice president of Tongibari upazila BNP.

Others present included Tongibari upazila BNP President Ali Azgar Ripon Mallik, Vice President Akhtar Hossain Lakuria, Advisor Ali Ahmad Sheikh, Joint General Secretary Iyar Hossain Mollah, Jubo Dal Member Secretary Mahasin Khan Babu, District Chhatra Dal Organising Secretary Mahabubur Rahman Mallik, and Upazila Swechchhasebak Dal Member Secretary Maruf Islam Sento.