BNP’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called for seizing the moment to establish a fair, accountable, democratic, and humane Bangladesh through direct voting and true political empowerment of the people.
Speaking virtually on Tuesday evening at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, where the BNP launched a month-long series of events marking the first anniversary of the July 2024 mass uprising, Tarique said a historic opportunity has emerged to build a better Bangladesh.
“We have taken the month-long programme to observe the anniversary of the mass uprising. We have many other programmes. I inaugurate the programmes wishing for their all-out success,” he said.
Highlighting the sacrifices made over 15 years of struggle, Tarique noted that during the July movement alone, at least 1,500 people, including 422 BNP activists, were killed, over 30,000 were injured, and more than 1,000 were left permanently disabled. Even children were not spared. “They did not sacrifice their lives to build luxury homes abroad, but for the future of this country,” he said.
He added, “Fifty-four years is not a short time for a nation. We do not wish to forget these sacrifices. Our commitment is to politics that ensures a safe environment, discipline, and promise-keeping.”
Looking ahead, Tarique reiterated plans to align Bangladesh’s development with global standards, pointing to BNP’s 31-point framework for restructuring state institutions. “Given the opportunity to govern, we will form a national government. While all parties may not unite, we remain steadfast in national unity so that no subservient forces can rise again. InshaAllah, this unity will endure.”বিস্তারিত