Narshingdi, Jan. 26 -- Condemning the recent eviction drive of Bangladesh Inland and Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) in Ghorashal area of Palash upazila in Narsingdi, BNP standing committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that exploiting the poor can never be the rule of law in a democratic country.

"During the drive, 300 shops were demolished, after failing to realise bribes from small traders and shopkeepers. The act of BIWTA not only destroyed their means of earning an honest livelihood but also pushed them towards starvation which is deeply heartbreaking," he said.

Dr Moyeen Khan came up with the remarks after visiting the affected area at Saddam Bazar in Palash upazila of Narsingdi district on Sunday.

Condemning the inciden...