BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday said some recent incidents, including former President Abdul Hamid's departure from the country, are increasingly raising doubts among people about the interim government's ability to fulfil its responsibilities.

“If we observe recent developments, doubts are gradually growing among various sections of people and professionals for various reasons about the interim government's ability to carry out its duties,” he said while virtually exchanging greetings with members of the Christian community.

The BNP leader, however, said their party has still continued to cooperate with and support the current interim government in every aspect with the aim of establishing a representative government accountable to people through public mandate.

Bangladesh Christian Forum organised the programme, marking the Easter Reunion at an auditorium in the capital’s Farmgate Khamarbari area.

Tarique expressed sorrow, mentioning that RAB members abducted Dhaka city unit BNP leader Sajedul Islam Sumon in December 2013, leaving him disappeared.

“We still have not received any information about the whereabouts of our colleague. During the time of autocratic rule, it was not just Suman, but countless others across Dhaka and the entire country were abducted, tortured and murdered,” he said.

He also called upon all to remain united, as there is now a tremendous opportunity to build a just, democratic nation free from discrimination following the fall of fascism.

Tarique congratulated Pope Leo XIII on his election as the Roman Catholic leader, saying, "Let us all hope that, in this war-torn and conflict-ridden world, he (the Pope) will spread messages of peace and comfort among the people."

Speaking at the programme, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said every religion teaches people to be good human beings and to maintain harmony.

“Indeed, there should be no divisions based on religion. For us, religion is about teaching us to be good people. We must foster unity in society by avoiding conflict over religion. Every religion advocates unity and love,” he said.

The BNP leader observed that Christianity is working towards uniting people worldwide and strives to create a world of love.