Because, Khaleda Zia fought for democracy throughout her life and even she was taken to jail by the Pakistani forces in 1971 for the Liberation War,” the BNP leader said. He also said Khaleda had fought for democracy for nine years during the autocratic rule of HM Ershad and thus established democracy. “So, (the celebration of) Mujib Borsho won’t be successful keeping her in jail.”He said democracy was the main spirit of Bangladesh’s independence and demand for the libation was made centering democracy. “We have been joining polls as part of our movement to restore democracy and free Khaleda Zia. But the government tries to take the election to its favour by intimidating people and using the state machinery,” Fakhrul alleged.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2020 10:30 UTC