Publish: 12:35, 07 Nov, 2024

Tarique Rahman urges nationalist forces to unite in the spirit of November 7

Online Desk
Tarique Rahman urges nationalist forces to unite in the spirit of November 7
Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman emphasized the importance of uniting all nationalist forces with the spirit of November 7 to advance democracy and safeguard the country's independence and sovereignty.

He made this statement in a message on his verified Facebook post, marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day today.

Greeting the countrymen on the occasion of the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, Tarique said, November 7 is a historic and unforgettable day for the nation.

On this day in 1975, the sepoys (soldiers)-people being imbued with patriotism took to the streets with an unprecedented pledge to protect the country's independence and revive the lost democracy, he said, adding that’s why the historic revolution of November 7 is very momentous.

Mentioning that after the country’s independence, the then ruling forces became a threat to independence and sovereignty of the country through lawlessness and political chaos for their own interests, he said, “They started anti-democratic activities only to make their power everlasting.”
 
Tarique said that is why democracy was obstructed by forming a one-party Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BAKSAL), preventing people's freedom of speech and expression.

A dark shadow of unrest and despair descended on the country through one-party rule during that time, he said, adding that the Bakshali government took away the rights of the people in an extremely undemocratic and fascist manner.

He said during that extreme crisis on November 3 in 1975, the evil forces imprisoned Ziaur Rahman, who declared the country’s independence, in the cantonment with his family.

In this anarchic situation, on November 7, fearless soldiers and people took to the streets to protect the freedom of the nation and later Ziaur Rahman was freed, he added.
 
The Acting Chairman of BNP further said the independence and sovereignty of the country became stronger under the leadership of President Ziaur Rahman and the journey of multi-party democracy began.
 
He said that the local followers of the hegemonic power brutally killed President Ziaur Rahman in Chittagong circuit house in 1981, considering him a thorn in their evil path.

Despite Zia's martyrdom, people are still united and determined to protect the country's freedom and democracy, he said.

Tarique said Awami fascists, with its foreign powers, forcibly grabbed the state power for about 16 years.
 
Due to their knee-jerk policy, the country's sovereignty was getting weaker day by day, he said, adding that reckless activities were carried out during the AL regime to control politics, economy and culture.

They established a terrible regime of forced disappearances, murders and extrajudicial killings by brutally suppressing the leaders and workers who fought for democracy.

He said Begum Khaleda Zia, who is the symbol of democracy, was not released for many years due to this continued torture.

On August 5, the fascists were forced to flee the country through the student-led mass uprising, he added, saying, “The path of emancipation of democracy among people has widened.”

Tarique said the fundamental requirements of democracy, including free and fair elections and basic rights of the people, must be ensured.

He said there was an unhindered attack on the country’s culture, tradition, and language due to the knee-jerk policy of the fascist Awami League.

Source: BSS

Bd-Pratidin English/ARK

More News
Dengue takes 7 more lives in 24hrs
Dengue takes 7 more lives in 24hrs
Delegation of US Indo-Pacific Command paid a courtesy call on Army Chief
Delegation of US Indo-Pacific Command paid a courtesy call on Army Chief
Rickshaw carrying martyr Nafiz to be preserved at Ganabhaban memorial museum
Rickshaw carrying martyr Nafiz to be preserved at Ganabhaban memorial museum
Forest officials rescue 12 endangered capped langurs in Moheshkhali
Forest officials rescue 12 endangered capped langurs in Moheshkhali
There will be documentation of money wasted in the name of Mujib Year: CA’s Press Secretary
There will be documentation of money wasted in the name of Mujib Year: CA’s Press Secretary
Arakan Army returns 20 Bangladeshi fishermen taken from Naf River
Arakan Army returns 20 Bangladeshi fishermen taken from Naf River
Touhid sees no major shift in US policy towards Bangladesh under Trump
Touhid sees no major shift in US policy towards Bangladesh under Trump
Bury political divisions for greater national interests: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
Bury political divisions for greater national interests: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
Government prioritizes environmental protection to build a new Bangladesh: Environment Advisor
Government prioritizes environmental protection to build a new Bangladesh: Environment Advisor
Khelafat Majlis nominates 5 for New EC formation
Khelafat Majlis nominates 5 for New EC formation
Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act
Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act
Foreign Adviser welcomes new CIRDAP DG
Foreign Adviser welcomes new CIRDAP DG
Latest News
Biden promises 'peaceful' transition in wake of Trump win
Biden promises 'peaceful' transition in wake of Trump win

5 hours ago | International

Dengue takes 7 more lives in 24hrs
Dengue takes 7 more lives in 24hrs

5 hours ago | National

Delegation of US Indo-Pacific Command paid a courtesy call on Army Chief
Delegation of US Indo-Pacific Command paid a courtesy call on Army Chief

5 hours ago | National

Rickshaw carrying martyr Nafiz to be preserved at Ganabhaban memorial museum
Rickshaw carrying martyr Nafiz to be preserved at Ganabhaban memorial museum

6 hours ago | National

Forest officials rescue 12 endangered capped langurs in Moheshkhali
Forest officials rescue 12 endangered capped langurs in Moheshkhali

6 hours ago | National

Bangladesh Bank Governor urges patience as it could take time to curb inflation
Bangladesh Bank Governor urges patience as it could take time to curb inflation

7 hours ago | Economy

There will be documentation of money wasted in the name of Mujib Year: CA’s Press Secretary
There will be documentation of money wasted in the name of Mujib Year: CA’s Press Secretary

7 hours ago | National

Arakan Army returns 20 Bangladeshi fishermen taken from Naf River
Arakan Army returns 20 Bangladeshi fishermen taken from Naf River

7 hours ago | National

Touhid sees no major shift in US policy towards Bangladesh under Trump
Touhid sees no major shift in US policy towards Bangladesh under Trump

8 hours ago | National

Local, foreign investors urged to invest in Bangladesh's marine, offshore industry
Local, foreign investors urged to invest in Bangladesh's marine, offshore industry

8 hours ago | City

South Korea hints at providing weapons to Ukraine
South Korea hints at providing weapons to Ukraine

8 hours ago | International

Bury political divisions for greater national interests: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
Bury political divisions for greater national interests: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

8 hours ago | National

British Council launches 3rd ‘Next Generation Bangladesh’ research series
British Council launches 3rd ‘Next Generation Bangladesh’ research series

9 hours ago | City

Inflation in Bangladesh went up in Oct
Inflation in Bangladesh went up in Oct

9 hours ago | Economy

Government prioritizes environmental protection to build a new Bangladesh: Environment Advisor
Government prioritizes environmental protection to build a new Bangladesh: Environment Advisor

9 hours ago | National

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down

9 hours ago | Economy

Khelafat Majlis nominates 5 for New EC formation
Khelafat Majlis nominates 5 for New EC formation

10 hours ago | National

NBR nominates six officials for C&F Agent attachment
NBR nominates six officials for C&F Agent attachment

10 hours ago | Economy

Three arrested over killing of 2 auto-rickshaw drivers in Gendaria
Three arrested over killing of 2 auto-rickshaw drivers in Gendaria

10 hours ago | City

Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act
Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act

10 hours ago | National

Mumbai police summon Raipur man after Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat over phone
Mumbai police summon Raipur man after Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat over phone

11 hours ago | Showbiz

PSG's heartbreaking defeat sealed by last-minute goal
PSG's heartbreaking defeat sealed by last-minute goal

11 hours ago | Sports

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for the second time in a week
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for the second time in a week

11 hours ago | International

Allotment of land to Bannya’s music school Shurer Dhara cancelled
Allotment of land to Bannya’s music school Shurer Dhara cancelled

11 hours ago | Showbiz

Foreign Adviser welcomes new CIRDAP DG
Foreign Adviser welcomes new CIRDAP DG

11 hours ago | National

Economic census 2024 to begin on 10 Dec
Economic census 2024 to begin on 10 Dec

11 hours ago | Economy

BNP activists gather at Ziaur Rahman's grave to pay tribute
BNP activists gather at Ziaur Rahman's grave to pay tribute

11 hours ago | National

Australia to ban social media for children under 16
Australia to ban social media for children under 16

11 hours ago | Lifestyle

Israel buys 25 US-made F-15 aircraft for $5.2bn
Israel buys 25 US-made F-15 aircraft for $5.2bn

12 hours ago | International

Fire erupts in Badda residential building
Fire erupts in Badda residential building

12 hours ago | City

Most Read
Netherlands, CGS launch project to empower women and youth in Bangladesh politics
Netherlands, CGS launch project to empower women and youth in Bangladesh politics

12 hours ago | National

China’s PLA launches latest J-35A stealth fighter jet
China’s PLA launches latest J-35A stealth fighter jet

18 hours ago | Tech

Give election immediately for full reform of country: Golam Parwar
Give election immediately for full reform of country: Golam Parwar

15 hours ago | National

Bangladesh must be developed in such a way that the world is drawn closer to it: CA
Bangladesh must be developed in such a way that the world is drawn closer to it: CA

13 hours ago | National

Massive victory of four Bangladeshis
Massive victory of four Bangladeshis

16 hours ago | National

Kamal's old house in Bagbari, the birthplace of Ziaur Rahman
Kamal's old house in Bagbari, the birthplace of Ziaur Rahman

15 hours ago | Special

8,000 crore in the syndicate's pocket
8,000 crore in the syndicate's pocket

17 hours ago | Special

Israel buys 25 US-made F-15 aircraft for $5.2bn
Israel buys 25 US-made F-15 aircraft for $5.2bn

12 hours ago | International

Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act
Govt decides to repeal Cyber Security Act

10 hours ago | National

Trump and allies prepare for power shift following landslide victory over Harris
Trump and allies prepare for power shift following landslide victory over Harris

16 hours ago | International

World leaders praise Trump
World leaders praise Trump

17 hours ago | International

Mushfiqur Rahim uncertain in remaining ODIs
Mushfiqur Rahim uncertain in remaining ODIs

14 hours ago | Sports

Global icons express their disappointment over Trump's victory
Global icons express their disappointment over Trump's victory

13 hours ago | Showbiz

Which direction will Trump choose on Ukraine, the Middle East, and China?
Which direction will Trump choose on Ukraine, the Middle East, and China?

12 hours ago | International

Former IGP Mamun testifies in tribunal case
Former IGP Mamun testifies in tribunal case

12 hours ago | National

Bangladesh suffer 92-run defeat in first ODI against Afghans
Bangladesh suffer 92-run defeat in first ODI against Afghans

19 hours ago | Sports

Ponting foresees India's "Collapse" in Australia
Ponting foresees India's "Collapse" in Australia

14 hours ago | Sports

China's consistent US policy as Asian nations react to Trump’s win
China's consistent US policy as Asian nations react to Trump’s win

18 hours ago | International

Trump’s victory unlikely to alter US Fed rate cut plans
Trump’s victory unlikely to alter US Fed rate cut plans

17 hours ago | International

Dhaka’s air quality remains the same ‘unhealthy’
Dhaka’s air quality remains the same ‘unhealthy’

18 hours ago | City

CID investigating Anisul’s ‘girlfriend’ Tawfiqa
CID investigating Anisul’s ‘girlfriend’ Tawfiqa

19 hours ago | National

All set to take Khaleda Zia abroad for treatment
All set to take Khaleda Zia abroad for treatment

17 hours ago | National

WhatsApp launches new feature
WhatsApp launches new feature

16 hours ago | Tech

Why did Vidya consider herself ‘Unlucky’?
Why did Vidya consider herself ‘Unlucky’?

13 hours ago | Showbiz

PSG's heartbreaking defeat sealed by last-minute goal
PSG's heartbreaking defeat sealed by last-minute goal

11 hours ago | Sports

BNP proposes 5 names for new EC
BNP proposes 5 names for new EC

18 hours ago | National

King, Carty centuries seal West Indies series win
King, Carty centuries seal West Indies series win

16 hours ago | Sports

Biden to address nation after Trump's mighty comeback
Biden to address nation after Trump's mighty comeback

12 hours ago | International

Blocked accounts on X can now see your public posts
Blocked accounts on X can now see your public posts

16 hours ago | Tech

Shuvosangho organizes tree plantation event in Betagi
Shuvosangho organizes tree plantation event in Betagi

15 hours ago | Shuvosangho