Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said BNP has gone “insane,” from global leaders congratulating the new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

“I had 17 bilateral meetings during my visit to Ugandan capital Kampala, though we were there for two days only. And I exchanged greetings with at least another 17 as we were in the same hall. Each and everyone has congratulated the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," he told reporters in a post-visit press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Foreign Minister said BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi used to “talk nonsense” but now that has intensified even more. Hasan Mahmud said all countries have expressed willingness to work together with the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Regarding Awami League Working Committee’s decision to not back candidates with the party's electoral symbol in the upazila elections, the AL joint general secretary said such elections were held in the past without party symbols, including after AL's return to power in 2009. Hasan Mahmud returned home on Tuesday after attending the two-day 3rd South Summit that ended in Ugandan capital Kampala on Monday.