The BNP chief has alleged that the government is serving the interests of India.
"Since the Awami League was not elected by the people's votes, but with the help of sacks of foreign (Indian) money, they are busy implementing the pledges they made," Khaleda Zia claimed on Sunday, alluding to the recent agreements signed with India.
Her statement had also an oblique reference to a recent article appearing in London-based magazine The Economist that said, "The Awami League, helped by bags of Indian cash and advice, triumphed in general elections in Bangladesh..." The article was vehemently protested by Dhaka.
During the visit of Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh on Sep 6-7, when the much-awaited Teesta deal was not signed, she expressed her disappointment over the matter during her courtesy meeting with Manmohan.
Speaking at a programme at her Gulshan office on Sunday, Khaleda said, "There is no development in the country but only corruption and loot. The lawmakers and ministers are plundering money.
"A country can't run this way. This government must be uprooted."
The gathering was organised on the occasion of the founding anniversary of Jatiyatabadi Mahila Dal, BNP's women wing, on Sep 9.
The two-time prime minister also alleged that violence against women had increased since the present Grand Alliance government came to power.
"The government has been silent despite incidents of harassment of women at some educational institutions due to the involvement of many senior leaders of the ruling party."
She also held the ruling MPs and ministers responsible for the rundown roads and highways.
Regarding anti-government movement, Khaleda said, "We must hold protest programmes. I'll ask even the mothers and sisters to come out of their houses and help us in unseating the government."
The main opposition after a standing committee meeting on Saturday decided to hold discussions with its allies and like-minded arties before declaring anti-government agitations.
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