Khulna: Amir Ejaz Khan, ruling party MP for Khulna-1, today emphasized that unwavering patriotism is essential to uphold the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. 'Only those who demonstrate the highest level of sacrifice and dedication to the country, its people, and the party can emerge from Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and establish themselves in BNP politics,' he stated, highlighting the potential of today's students to lead Bangladesh in the future.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Khan made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a voluntary blood donation programme held at the BNP party office on K.D. Ghosh Road in the city. This event was organized by Khulna District Chhatra Dal as part of a week-long programme commemorating the 45th martyrdom anniversary of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam.
Amir Ejaz Khan highlighted the sacrifices of at least 144 Chhatra Dal activists who embraced martyrdom during the July Mass Uprising of 2024, including notable figures like Wasim Akram of Chattogram, Mehedi Hasan Rabbi of Magura, and Arifur Rahman Russell of Dhaka. 'Their sacrifices proved that Chhatra Dal has played an unparalleled role in the struggle for establishing democracy in Bangladesh,' he noted.
He further emphasized that the responsibilities of Chhatra Dal were ongoing, urging its leaders and activists to work unitedly to restore a proper academic environment in educational institutions. 'Students must remain united alongside general students on every campus,' he added.
The lawmaker also called upon party activists to bolster the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to build the Bangladesh envisioned by Ziaur Rahman. Acting Convener of Khulna District Chhatra Dal Md Abu Jafar chaired the event.
Among others attending were Khulna District BNP member KM Ashraful Alam Nannu, former Member Secretary of Dakop Upazila BNP Abdul Mannan Khan, former Convener of Chalna Municipality BNP Sheikh Mozaffar Hossain, and Joint Conveners of District Chhatra Dal Md Maqsud Alam, Imtiaz Ali Sujon, Kazi Riazul Islam Babu, and Mostak Ahmed.