Publish: 12:35, 07 Nov, 2024

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

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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

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