Dhaka: BNP on Tuesday blamed the government as the Teesta water-sharing agreement could not be signed during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Dhaka visit.

‘As a nation, we’ve got frustrated as the Teesta deal couldn’t be signed. It’s government’s failure,’ said BNP spokesman Asaduzzaman Ripon.

He came up with the remarks while addressing a press briefing at the party’s Nayapaltan central office.

Asked as to how BNP evaluates Modi’s visit, Ripon said, ‘It can’t be replied in one sentence as it may create confusion. We should first review the agreements and memoranda of understanding signed during the visit before making any comment on it. The government is yet to disclose information regarding those.’

He demanded the government make public all the agreements and memoranda of understanding inked during the Indian Prime Minister’s tour for transparency and people’s understanding.

Claiming that BNP always follows the policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and militancy, Ripon said their leaders and activists accused in cases in connection with sabotage and violence will be found innocent if a fair investigation is carried out.