The minister came up with the request in an online press briefing from the Awami League President’s political office in Dhanmondi.
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“The whole world is lauding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the measures she has taken to fight coronavirus outbreak in the country,” Hasan Mahmud said. “But only BNP failed to view it free of poisonous politics.”
Referring to BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi’s criticism of the government on behalf of his party, Mahmud said “I would request Mr Rizvi to practice mortification during the holy month of Ramadan and abstain from politics of lying.”
Awami League Office Secretary Biplob Barua, Health Affairs secretary Dr Rokeya Sultana and Deputy Office Secretary were present there among others.