In a press conference at the Awami League's central office on Bangabandhu Avenue on Thursday afternoon, February 8, 2024, Awami League General and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said that BNPE was the first to give Rohingyas an opportunity to flee to Bangladesh.
Obaidul Quader said that BNP was the first to allow Rohingyas to enter Bangladesh. Why are they now opposing? We allowed the Rohingyas to enter a few years ago for humanitarian reasons. But this time we can't show kindness any more.
He said that Bangladesh is in a strong position on the Myanmar border. There is no opportunity to liberally open the border. Those who came from the country must be taken back. There is no alternative.
BNP leaders and workers are not healthy, Kader said, they thought foreigners would come forward for them. But because of that, the leaders and workers of the party are not healthy. The main reason is that all their hopes in politics are shattered. The workers have to say something to keep them motivated, so they are turning upside down.
At this time, the bridge minister said that the government will write a letter to the United Nations about the border threat. India is also worried about this. Because Myanmar citizens are also entering their country.