The appointment of Ruhul Kabir Rizvi as Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has sparked widespread enthusiasm among the party’s grassroots leaders and activists. Many party members believe that appointing Rizvi to the position is not merely an organizational decision but also a recognition of those who have remained active on the ground during the party’s difficult times.

According to grassroots BNP activists, Rizvi has consistently remained active at the party’s central office during challenging periods. Despite facing lawsuits, attacks, and various political pressures, he continued to communicate party programs to leaders and activists and presented the party’s political positions as its spokesperson.

Grassroots activists say that during various stages of political movements and struggles, when many leaders were unable to remain active in the field for different reasons, Rizvi continued to be visibly involved in party activities and political programs. His efforts to maintain communication with leaders and activists from different parts of the country, listen to their problems, and provide support during difficult times have helped him establish a strong connection with the grassroots.

BNP activists also claim that Rizvi played a significant role in keeping track of the families of party members who faced lawsuits, arrests, attacks, or other forms of hardship while participating in political programs. As a result, many grassroots activists regard him as someone they can personally rely on and consider him one of their own.

Grassroots leaders believe that the enthusiasm surrounding Rizvi’s appointment stems from his long political experience and direct involvement with the party’s grassroots. In their view, the decision also sends a message that activists who have remained active in the field are being recognized and valued.

Several grassroots leaders said that during the party’s difficult periods, many activists faced serious personal and political challenges but did not always receive the support they expected. However, they found opportunities to approach Rizvi, share their difficulties, and seek assistance. They hope that this relationship between Rizvi and the grassroots will continue in the future.

It is also reported that many senior BNP leaders have expressed satisfaction with Rizvi’s appointment. According to them, his extensive political experience, organizational skills, and ability to maintain close communication with party leaders and activists will enable him to strengthen the party’s organizational activities.

For BNP activists at the grassroots level, Rizvi’s new responsibility is therefore not being viewed merely as the promotion of an individual leader. Rather, they see it as a reflection of the aspirations of those who have remained with the party on the streets despite lawsuits, attacks, and various political difficulties.

In their view, Rizvi’s appointment as Secretary General will further strengthen communication between the party’s central leadership and its grassroots. They also hope that the problems, demands, and expectations of grassroots activists will be conveyed more effectively to the party’s highest level.

As a result, Rizvi’s new responsibility has created renewed expectations from the grassroots to the central leadership of the BNP. Party activists hope that he will use his long experience in grassroots politics to further organize the party, remain closely connected with its activists, and accelerate its organizational activities.