Chattogram:State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs, Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, pledged to uphold the spirit of the November 7 revolution and work towards building a modern, democratic, self-reliant, and prosperous Bangladesh. He emphasized the significance of the historic Soldiers-People Revolution of November 7, 1975, as a milestone in safeguarding Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mir Helal addressed a programme organized by Chattogram City BNP to observe the National Revolution and Solidarity Day. He highlighted the enduring inspiration drawn from the spirit of November 7 for protecting the country's independence and sovereignty. Reflecting on the 1975 political crisis, he credited the late President Ziaur Rahman with providing the nation with the right direction during that critical time.
Mir Helal called on everyone to work together in the spirit of November 7 to strengthen multi-party democracy and ensure economic emancipation, equality, justice, and human dignity. He reiterated his commitment to building a modern, self-reliant, and prosperous Bangladesh under the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
The day's events commenced with the hoisting of national and party flags at Nasimon Bhaban in the city. Later, leaders and activists of Chattogram City BNP gathered at Biplob Udyan (Revolution Park) to place floral wreaths in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during the revolution. A blood donation programme was also organized.
Chattogram City BNP Member Secretary Nazimur Rahman remarked that the November 7 revolution had resolved a deep political crisis in the country. He noted that revolutionary soldiers and the people had freed the late President Ziaur Rahman from captivity, opening the path to multi-party democracy under his leadership.
Nazimur Rahman added that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working to establish a modern, democratic, egalitarian, and self-reliant Bangladesh, inspired by the democratic philosophy and nation-building vision of the late President Ziaur Rahman. He emphasized priorities such as ensuring political rights, establishing the rule of law, eliminating economic disparities, and ensuring accountability at all levels of the state.
The programme was attended by former Chattogram City BNP General Secretary Abul Hashem Bakkar, Joint Conveners Mia Bhola, Advocate Abdus Sattar, Kazi Belal Uddin, Harun Zaman, Shah Alam, Shawkat Azam Khaja, Yasin Chowdhury Liton, Ahamedul Alam Chowdhury Russel, and Shihab Uddin Mubin. Other attendees included Metropolitan BNP members and several leaders and activists of Chattogram City BNP and its affiliated organizations.