BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi spoke to journalists after paying tribute at the shrine of the late President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar this morning. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Dec 22, 2025 (BSS) – Expressing grave concern over the continued incidents of mob violence across the country, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today said that the attacks being carried out by unruly mobs pose a serious threat to humanity and democratic value.
 
He made these remarks while talking to journalists after paying tribute at the shrine of the late President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar this morning, following the announcement of the Central Committee of the Jatiyatabadi Muktijuddher Projonmo.
 
Rizvi said attacks are occurring one after another across the country under different pretexts. He warned that democracy can never be strengthened in the country if this continues. It will eventually destabilize the society and obstruct the development of democratic culture.
 
He further added that the people of the country have been deprived of their voting rights for 17 long years. The public is now eager to cast their votes, but a certain syndicate is working systematically to destroy that opportunity. Rizvi appealed that this kind of malicious attempt should not be given an opportunity to grow.
 
Mob justice is not only a symptom of lawlessness but also a dangerous force that undermines the rule of law and fuels further violence, he added.
 
Criticizing fascist Sheikh Hasina, the BNP senior leader said that during the Awami League government's tenure, public money was wasted by purchasing electricity from abroad at exorbitant prices under unequal agreements.
 
He alleged that the hard-earned money of the people was treated as the government’s own, creating opportunities for looting.
 
During the event, Rizvi praised the leadership of Engineer Ishraque Hossain, the Convener of the newly formed committee, stating that Ishraque has set a brilliant example in the anti-fascist movement. He added that the leaders and activists of this generation are determined to protect the country's independence and sovereignty.