The interim government is the outcome of the supreme sacrifice of thousands of martyrs and the mass uprising of millions of people, said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Tuesday (September 17).

"The current interim government must not be allowed to fail," he said while addressing the BNP`s rally virtually at Nayapaltan in Dhaka as the chief guest.

"Some activities of this government may not be considered as a success by all. But, we all have to remember that the failure of this government is the failure of all of us and the failure of the pro-democracy people of Bangladesh. So, this interim government can in no way be allowed to fail," he said.

The BNP leader said the current government itself must also be careful that it does not fail.

"The people will not allow the government to fail amid various provocations from home and abroad," Tarique said.

The BNP Acting Chairman said the country will embark on an election roadmap through reform programmes.

"The reform programmes need to be carried forward keeping in mind the goal of establishing an accountable government, and a parliament formed by representatives elected by the people," he said.

BNP arranged the rally marking the International Day of Democracy. Party Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir presided over the rally.

Tarique stated that without political empowerment and direct involvement of the people in the reform process, no democracy or reform is sustainable and effective.

"Political empowerment of the people can only be ensured by establishing the right of voters to elect their desired representatives through a free, fair and impartial election," he added.

"The interim government has already undertaken reforms in several areas. However, the BNP feels that if the interim government fails to set priorities in terms of agenda setting, conspiratorial circles may take various opportunities to disrupt the success of the mass uprising," he further added.

Tarique said the interim government is working to restore order in the country following the fall of Sheikh Hasina`s fascist and despotic regime.

He said although Hasina, the head of the mafia clique, fled the country, the beneficiaries and evil forces have continued to challenge the interim government from within the administration or under the guise of politics.

The BNP acting chairman urged his party men to earn the trust and affection of the people through their work.

"I would like to say that the country will be on the electoral roadmap along the path of reforms. So, let us all earn the trust and love of the people through work. We should stand by the people and keep them with us," he said.