Acting BNP Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that the Awami League is now secretly engaging in acts of sabotage across the country.

He claimed that incidents include bomb attacks, cocktail explosions and vehicle arson in different locations. He also alleged that various forms of disorder are being created in the garment industry.

Rizvi made the remarks while speaking to journalists on Sunday (November 15), after paying tribute at the mausoleums of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia alongside leaders and activists of the newly formed Dhaka Metropolitan BNP committees.

Rizvi said railway signal aspect mechanisms on the Dhaka–Chattogram route had been tampered with on Friday and Saturday with the intention of causing sabotage, potentially triggering a major accident. However, he said, railway authorities detected the problem quickly and took action, saving many lives.

He alleged that followers of Sheikh Hasina, both inside and outside the country, were attempting to create disorder on roads, highways, railways and waterways. He also claimed that unrest was being fomented at garment factories owned by people affiliated with the Awami League.

“These conspiracies will not succeed. Every plot is being uncovered, and those involved in sabotage are being arrested. People are being arrested every day with bombs and various types of weapons,” the BNP leader said.

Regarding Sheikh Hasina’s trial, Rizvi said she had been tried and sentenced. He added that the verdict and sentence against her would remain in force if she attempted to return to the country.

Among those present were Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton, convener of Dhaka North City BNP and administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation, and SM Jahangir Hossain, member secretary of the organisation, along with other party leaders and activists.