Bangladesh
Hasan Mahmud There may be sabotage in Sitakunda fire: Information Minister
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, June 14: Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr. Hasan Mahmud said the sabotage behind the fire at the BM Depot in Sitakunda and later in several trains was becoming clearer.
He said this while responding to a question from reporters at the secretariat on Monday.
Hassan Mahmood said, "I have been saying from the very beginning about the BM Depot fire that it is necessary to find out whether there was sabotage or not, the matter is slowly becoming clear. You know, the train in Sylhet caught fire from the toilet, then the Khulna-bound train caught fire while standing. Initially, it seems that there is an addition of sabotage. In fact, I personally think that these are being done to create a panic in the country, to fade the joy that is all over the country."
Mentioning that "those who have set fires, burned people to death, spread rumors, spread rumors at different times are involved in these activities," he said, "Investigations are underway and it will become clearer through investigation. I personally think there is sabotage in them."
When asked about the BNP leaders' statements on Begum Zia's health, Hasan Mahmud said, "I pray to God that she recovers. But the people of BNP do not want Begum Khaleda Zia to be healthy. If she is sick, they have the advantage of doing politics. Today I saw a BNP leader saying in his speech- Begum Khaleda Zia is groaning- it seems that only she is groaning. Begum Zia has already been cured by our native doctors with their talents and qualifications. So he will get well again."
Earlier, Vice President Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury handed over a memorandum to Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on behalf of the Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO), an association of private television owners. Additional Secretary of the Ministry Khadija Begum was present on the occasion.
