Fuel Price Hike Came in Response to Public Demand, Says BNP Leader Rizvi

Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has stated that the recent increase in fuel prices was implemented in response to public demand.

Speaking at a discussion and prayer event held at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan on April 20, Rizvi said the government acted following calls from citizens amid ongoing energy shortages. The event was organized to demand the whereabouts of former BNP leader Ilias Ali.

Rizvi emphasized that authorities must ensure that no syndicates exploit the situation in the fuel and gas sectors. He stressed the importance of maintaining transparency and preventing artificial crises that could further burden consumers.

Addressing the issue of enforced disappearances, the BNP leader questioned why individuals allegedly involved in such incidents were not being taken into remand. He suggested that proper interrogation could help uncover the fate of missing political figures.

He also commented on the interim government’s ordinance related to enforced disappearances, stating that it contains significant gaps. According to him, these shortcomings need to be addressed to establish a stronger legal framework that prevents such incidents in the future.

Rizvi added that any revised law should uphold humanitarian values and ensure accountability, so that enforced disappearance cannot be used as a tool under any circumstances.