Rizvi accuses India of misleading world about Bangladesh

BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday accused India of trying to mislead the world by spreading lies about Bangladesh in its attempt to support the ousted Awami League government.

"Politicians, policymakers and many media figures in neighbouring countries—particularly those who compromise their integrity—are crying over the escape of the despotic ruler (Sheikh Hasina)," he said while speaking to reporters at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute Hospital.

"They’re trying to confuse the world by fabricating falsehoods, such as claims that Hindu homes are being torched and Hindus are being killed in Bangladesh. But, in this age of technology, their efforts are failing," Rizvi added.

As part of the initiative by "Amra BNP Poribar", Rizvi visited patients at the hospital who had sustained injuries during the student-led mass movement.

He said the false propaganda being spread by India gives an impression that violent murderers and bloodthirsty people dominate the neighbouring country.

The BNP leader also alleged that India has been shedding "crocodile tears" for Sheikh Hasina since it used her to protect its own interests.

He strongly condemned the disrespect of Bangladesh's national flag in India, as well as the recent attack on the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala.

“They (Indians) have gone so far that they have torn down the flag of our independent beloved motherland. As per Vienna Convention, they have committed a terrible and serious international crime by raising their hands on our diplomatic officials,” the BNP leader said.

He also criticised India for failing to acknowledge the cruelty and violence that Sheikh Hasina has inflicted on the citizens of her own country.