BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia today dubbed the ruling Awami League a “militant political party” and added that security of the country will return if AL’s supporters are brought to book.

“Awami League itself is a militant political party. Peace and security will return if Awami League’s men are brought to book,” she said while addressing an iftar held at the Supreme Court Bar Auditorium.

Upholding her party’s “stance against militancy”, Khaleda said BNP is in favour of curbing militancy for the sake of people’s peace and security.

She also came down heavily on the government for the prevailing mismanagement in the country’s banking sector. “Awami League hangs on to power forcibly and wants to do the same in every sector,” she said.