BNP Chairperson’s Adviser Fazlur Rahman, who has recently been served a show-cause notice by his party, said he would fully accept any decision taken by BNP leadership.
“I will submit my written reply to the party within the given timeframe, and whatever decision the party makes about me, I will accept it with respect,” the veteran politician and lawyer told a briefing on Monday.
BNP issued a notice against Rahman on Sunday, accusing him of making “offensive and misleading” remarks regarding the July-August mass uprising. He was asked to respond in writing within 24 hours.
Meanwhile, a small group of protesters on Monday gathered in front of a Segunbagicha building, reportedly chanting hostile slogans such as “Arrest Fazlur Rahman” and “Kill Fazlur Rahman.”
The demonstrators also allegedly attempted to enter the premises where Rahman rents an apartment.
Law enforcers, including army personnel, brought the situation under control.
Expressing grave concern, Fazlur Rahman said: I heard the slogans, saw seven or eight young men and women shouting very indecent chants. They tried to enter the building where I live. Now I fear whether the landlord will allow me to continue living there.
He further alleged that YouTubers abroad, particularly two individuals based in France, had called for his killing.
According to him, those involved were linked with Jamaat-e-Islami.
In an emotional address, Fazlur Rahman reminded Bangladeshis of his role in the Liberation War: “Fifty-four years ago, I fought for your freedom. Today, the children of this country chant for my death. Is this the fate I deserve from the people I helped win independence?”
He added that if his words were truly harmful to July’s protesters, he should face legal action rather than mob justice: “If I have wronged them, let them file cases, let me be arrested, let me be tried. But creating mobs to intimidate is unjust.”
Rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) condemned the mob protest in front of Fazlur Rahman’s residence, calling it a direct attack on constitutional rights.
In a statement, ASK said: Such mob intimidation not only terrorises an individual but also creates fear across society. It severely undermines freedom of expression, thought, and personal security guaranteed by the Constitution.
The right group added that the incident amounted to a “grave insult” to a senior freedom fighter and warned that failure of the state to protect its citizens from mob politics was a violation of democratic values.
ASK urged the government to immediately take effective measures to end such “mob politics” and to ensure Rahman’s and his family’s safety.
