AL govt more oppressive than Ershad: Manna

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Bangla Tribune Report
Published : 16:31, Oct 08, 2018 | Updated : 16:40, Oct 08, 2018

Nagarik-Oikya-Convener-Mahmudur-Rahman-Manna-speaking-at-a-discussion-at-Press-ClubThe incumbent government is more oppressive than former military dictator Ershad’s regime, says Nagarik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna.
“The government is unjustly arresting and harassing people and persecuting anyone who stages a movement,” he said during a discussion at the National Press Club on Monday (Oct 8).
Even after 47 years of independence, there is no democracy in the country and people are concerned about whether their vote will count for anything in the upcoming elections, said Manna, a former Awami League leader.
“We will not allow any trickery in the name of election. We want to establish democracy through unity,” he added.
He reiterated that Juktafront and Jatiya Oikya Prokriya have already presented the government with a 5-point charter, demanding a fair election under a neutral polls-time government.
“No one can cling on to power forever,” Manna said when asked what would happen if their demands are not met.

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