AL, BNP hail govt decision

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Both the Awami League (AL) and BNP last night hailed the caretaker government’s decision to withdraw restrictions on Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming and declaration that there is no pressure on Khaleda Zia to leave the country.

In a press note, the military backed-interim government last night said it decided to withdraw the restrictions imposed on April 18 on AL President Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming. The press note also said there is neither any pressure on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to leave the country nor any restriction on her movement.

In an immediate reaction to The Daily Star, AL General Secretary Abdul Jalil termed the government’s decision a victory of the people’s sentiment.

“It is a victory for justice and the constitution,” an elated Jalil said, adding that it has been proved that the people’s democratic and constitutional rights cannot be curtailed.

He hoped Hasina will return to the people of the country soon.

BNP Secretary General Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan said the government has brought an end to the people’s concerns and anxiety by issuing the two press notes.

“I thank the government for issuing the two press notes and I hope the people’s constitutional rights will be protected during the present caretaker government’s rule,” Bhuiyan told reporters.

“The government has taken the right decision,” BNP Joint Secretary General Nazrul Islam Khan told The Daily Star.

“Both the press notes [on Hasina and Khaleda] are good news for the nation. I personally thank the caretaker government for this,” he said.

UNB adds: AL Acting President Zillur Rahman said over telephone that the government decision reflected the will of the people. The ban was lifted following strong demands of the people of all spheres of life.

Zillur hoped the government would refrain from taking any steps in future against the hopes and aspirations of the people.

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