However, Abbas acknowledged that the BNP had failed to lead a movement to free Khaleda Zia.
“My leader is ill. We could not free him through agitation. This is undoubtedly our failure. We should keep in mind that this (ongoing movement) is not just for the release of Khaleda Zia, it is for the release of all the people of the country, the sovereignty of the people and the right to vote of the people.
The program organized under the chairmanship of Labor Party President Anwar Hussain and Publicity Secretary Monzurul Islam was addressed by BNP Vice President Barkatullah, Special Assistant to Chairperson Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, Abdul Azad and others.