SAJJAD HOSSAIN

The BNP is likely to hold talks with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus this week and express concerns over the country’s “deteriorating” law and order situation, especially the demolition of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s residence in Dhanmondi, say several party leaders.

They fear that these attacks and vandalism in the last two days could pose a serious threat to national stability and disrupt the upcoming national election.

The leaders also think that these attacks could be “well-planned”, not just mere expressions of outrage.

They said that such incidents could create a chaotic situation for the country and could benefit the Awami League instead.

The party plans to express its position on the current situation and urge the government to take immediate steps to restore law and order.

The meeting with the chief adviser is slated for February 10 with a delegation led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who will return home from the US tomorrow, according to party sources.

The issues were discussed during a meeting of the Standing Committee, the highest policymaking body of the BNP, at its chairperson’s Gulshan office yesterday. BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman presided over On A

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