Dr. Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad. A trusted member of the Zia family. He was the main person behind involving Khaleda Zia in BNP politics. A longtime associate and trusted friend of Ziaur Rahman. Dr. Oli Ahmad played an active role in forming the new political party from behind the curtain while staying in Bangabhaban. Which later came to be known as BNP. He also worked hard to organize BNP all over the country. He is said to be one of the founders of BNP. Oli Ahmad`s absence during Khaleda Zia`s long imprisonment also raised questions about the role of BNP leadership. Wanted to form `Muktimanch`. He wanted to hold a rally across the country. At that time, Ali`s activities had reached Khaleda Zia in prison. A positive response was also received from the prison. Although it never progressed further due to BNP`s obstruction. Recently, the importance of Oli has increased again in BNP`s house. They are going to Oli once again. BNP is trying to form a national government ahead of the twelfth election. The slogan is, "Sheikh Hasina`s resignation, caretaker instead of power, ballot paper instead of EVM."
Keeping this objective in mind, Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar), Kalyan Party, Labor Party, National People`s Party, Jatiya Gontantric Party (JAGPA), Muslim League, Islami Oikyajot, Democratic League held a meeting at the BNP Chairperson`s office. But in this case, there is a difference with the Liberal Democratic Party. BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, standing committee member Nazrul Islam went to Colonel Oli Ahmad`s Mohakhali DOHS residence and held a closed door meeting. He is also being considered as a trump card in the twelfth national election.
Talking to BNP and party leaders, it is known that Oli Ahmad has always been an important person in BNP. He is loyal to BNP. There is no risk that the Zia family will suffer a great loss through him. He may have opposition and questions in various political contexts but no one is taking it seriously. Under the direction of Khaleda Zia, his role, intelligence, advice and cooperation in BNP again increased in importance. In the future, if the government falls and the eyes on the politics of Bangladesh are to get the cooperation of two countries, Oli is needed. Oli can be the only way to get a green signal especially from our neighboring country India. Oli is one of the few leaders India keeps an eye on in Bangladesh.
In an e-mail message on March 13 this year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Dr. Colonel (Retd) Oli Ahmad (Bir Bikram) on his birthday. Modi said, "Dear Dr. Colonel Oli Ahmad, Happy Birthday. May your life be filled with happiness and success in this year as well. Narendra Modi." Before that, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had wished his birthday in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. The founder of BNP is highly regarded in BNP to build bridges to strengthen India`s long-standing relationship with BNP.
According to BNP field level leaders, BNP does not disagree with Oli in ensuring the country`s democratic restoration and Sheikh Hasina`s resignation. He is a proven patriot for his sincerity towards the people of the country and ensuring the rights of people. A lot of things happened in the 11th parliamentary election keeping Khaleda Zia under wraps. Oli Ahmad opposed the silence on the release of Khaleda Zia, sitting in dialogue with the government, sending five parliamentarians to the parliament in various dramas to legitimize the government. For that reason, the current leaders of BNP kept Colonel Oli away. Not placed in a place of honor. However, if the need arises in the future, the senior leaders of the BNP feel that the BNP wants to move ahead with this freedom fighter. Khaleda Zia`s advice may come with a big responsibility on Oli.
The BNP does not want to see the loss of Dr. Kamal Hossain like in the last election. A measure of politics and sacrifice may be put forward by someone trusted. And among them, Khaleda Zia`s favorite people, Oli Ahmad is one of the clean ones. It is known that from 2001 to 2006, Oli Ahmad spoke publicly against the corruption, extortionists, terrorists, arms dealers, ministers, MPs and senior party leaders including BNP. He tried immensely to free BNP from the hands of the corrupt and failed at one stage.
Later on October 26, 2006 protesting corruption, he resigned from BNP and formed a new party LDP. Since then he left BNP but remained in Khaleda Zia`s alliance. And though not in BNP, Khaleda was in the role of Zia`s confidant. In this context, he said in an event, "In 2005, we thought that there was a mistake in politics. For that an unprecedented event took place in the subcontinent. We formed the LDP with 32 MPs including three ministers. It was not against BNP, it was our rebellion against the overall system at that time." At that time, he was speaking in various meetings. In an event last year, he made headlines at home and abroad by commenting on Jamaat-e-Islami. He praised the Jamaat and said, `1971 Jamaat and 2019 Jamaat are not the same. They love the country a lot, many reforms have come among them. Leaders and activists of Jamaat love the country and they are patriots. The ruling Awami League also has an eye on Oli Ahmad.
The member of the presidium of the party, Abdur Rahman, Colonel Oli, and the President of Bangladesh B. He publicly commented on Chowdhury. He said, Colonel Oli and B. Chowdhury is forming a new BNP. Many of BNP will join that party. Colonel (retd.) Oli Ahmad said at an event in the capital last month that his party LDP, Nagrik Oikya and Jamaat will be with BNP in the movement to topple the next government. At this time, Oli also indicated the united movement. Assistant Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami Abdul Halim was sitting next to that meeting. He also gave a speech agreeing about the future united movement.
Oli said, Jamaat is sitting next to me today. Now if BNP sits on the sidelines, then they (Awami League) will not find a way to save lives. That time will come. BNP Standing Committee member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy also expressed his opinion on this. He said, Colonel Oli conducted a program. Jamaat leaders were present there, Mahmudur Rahman Manna was there. I don`t see anything wrong with it. Mahmudur Rahman Mannao, president of Nagorik Oikya, said that Nagorik Oikya has always supported the simultaneous movement of parties with different ideological positions with the same demand for the fall of the government. From that time, Ali`s position in opposition to the government reached Khaleda Zia`s court. A large section of Khaleda fans brought Oli to the list in terms of acceptance. Who does not want conflict in the field of movement. Everyone`s cooperation is important.
It is known that at present, at least a few hundred youths from Jamaats and Shibir have joined the party in Oli`s party. There have been complaints from within Oli`s party that those who have been doing politics with Oli for a long time are not getting more opportunities. Astute leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami joined Ali`s party. It is believed that there may be a call for a big movement under the banner of Oli very soon. Even if Jamaat-e-Islami cannot go under the banner of BNP due to various election tactics, it will join under the banner of Oli.
In anti-government politics, Sheikh Hasina`s removal from power has now been taken as the main target. The upcoming twelfth parliamentary elections will not be allowed to be held under a party government. For this reason, six months before the election, many steps have been taken in the house of BNP, including encirclement of the commission, a large presence in Dhaka, and many measures to force the government. Where Jamaat-e-Islami will be needed in the field. Jamaat tested for street movement. That is why it is being asked from the BNP house that Jamaat will conduct a separate movement without the banner of BNP or under the banner of any other party. In that case, since Oli has affinity with Jamaat, senior leaders of BNP and LDP believe that BNP wants to take Jamaat`s harvest through him.
Liberal Democratic Party President Dr. Colonel Oli Ahmad told Daily Post, "BNP has already made it clear that they will not hold elections under this government. We have agreed on that now. BNP should take the lead to save endangered humanity. There is no possibility of democracy returning to this country unless BNP comes forward. We have made many mistakes in the past for which we have to pay. This time we have unanimously decided to demand the resignation of this government, this government should leave power. Parliament should be dissolved. A new government will come and they will fix the administration. When the people are ready, when the administration is ready, when the people can cast their votes without fear, then festive elections will be arranged."
He also said that if the election is arranged in the present situation then no one but Awami League can be elected. "Because Chhatra League and Jubo League leaders are dominant in every place of administration. Also today the education system is completely destroyed. Jahangir Nagar University has also awarded a person who committed unethical acts. You know what is happening in Dhaka University and Eden College. Unethical things are going on everywhere now. A reform of all these matters is necessary. If a nation has to be destroyed then two things have to be destroyed. One is the education system and the other is the state system. No teacher is conducting regular classes from village to city. No exam for two years. Now it is possible to pass with half an hour test. After 10 years there will be no more people to run the administration. This situation has now arisen in the country. An electoral environment must first be created to protect the country from this. Security of human life and property must be ensured first", he added.
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