On its failure to govern the country properly, the ruling alliance is trying to put the blame on the opposition, said an AL statement issued by Deputy Office Secretary BM Mozammel Haq.

Instead of standing beside the Monga-affected people of the northern districts, leaders of the BNP are engaged in a propaganda campaign against Sheikh Hasina, who is now in the Monga-stricken areas to observe the situation and distribute relief, the statement added.

It said the government did not take any precautionary measure to save people ahead of the Monga (a near-famine situation) and has failed to provide relief among them.

The statement shot down the prime minister's visit to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, saying that her 10-day visit is not for religious activities, but a luxurious trip with family members.

When people are dying of starvation, she (prime minister) is spending her days abroad, it alleged.

On the contrary, the AL chief always stands beside the people in every national disaster whether she is in government or in opposition, it added.