Democracy, independence, the constitution and general people are not safe today because of the misrule of the government, they said at a rally.

The JSD organised the rally in front of its central office at Bangabandhu Avenue in the city to observe the fourth anniversary of the ruling alliance as a 'Black Day'.

The leaders said the ruling party has miserably failed to fulfil its election pledges.

The four-year rule of the alliance government is marked by violations of the constitution, terrorism, politicisation and corruption, said Syed Zafar Sajjad, general secretary of JSD.

While the general people are reeling under poverty, salaries of ministers and parliament members have increased, he said.

Moinuddin Khan Badal, executive president of the JSD, said the government has failed to keep the prices of essentials under control, ensure security and curb corruption in all sectors.

He said the countrymen no longer want to see the BNP-Jamaat alliance in power as its misrule made their lives miserable.

City JSD President Mir Hossain Akter said the government is now preparing a blueprint for manipulation of next general election in its favour.

He urged the pro-liberation parties to unitedly launch a tougher movement against the government for the greater interest of the nation.