BNP's standing committee member Mirza Abbas has stated that the hardships of the past have now become stories for us. We express gratitude for the long-awaited fruits of our struggles, which we harvested on August 5. On this day, one of our wishes was fulfilled: a Bangladesh without Sheikh Hasina. Now, we seek a Bangladesh free from the Awami League. The Awami League and gentlemanly democracy can never coexist; the Awami League is a companion of evil.

He made these remarks during a discussion and prayer meeting organized by the Dhaka South Jamaat-e-Islami at the Engineers Institute on the occasion of remembering the victims of October 28.

He called for unity between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, emphasizing that they must come together for nation-building instead of making isolated remarks. Otherwise, neighboring India will continue to meddle with Bangladesh. This must never happen again. The events of the 5th taught us that when it comes to the interests of Bangladesh, people from all walks of life can unite in an ironclad solidarity.

Conveying greetings from BNP leader Begum Khaleda Zia to Jamaat leaders, Abbas said he spoke with her at night. "I told her I would be attending the Jamaat-e-Islami meeting tomorrow (today). She said, 'Go ahead... convey my greetings to everyone.' I extend those good wishes and greetings."

Calling for future unity, Mirza Abbas acknowledged that they might have faltered in the past. "We once expelled the Awami League together. We must strive again to unite and see if we can beautifully reconstruct this country."

He further stated that the Awami League is still propagating new theories in Bangladesh, attempting to voice them through us. "We are not guinea pigs. Those who have been born anew will not understand the essence of our labor. They will not comprehend that figures like Saidi (Delwar Hossain Sayeedi) and Nizami (Matiur Rahman Nizami) sacrificed their lives. Hundreds of BNP workers have given their lives; many are still in jail and facing legal cases. I have more than a hundred cases against me, yet I remain unarrested, which brings peace."