Faridpur:State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today accused the defeated forces of 1971 and authoritarian elements from the past 17 years of uniting to conspire against the people of Bangladesh, threatening its democracy, independence, and sovereignty.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister made these remarks while addressing a discussion as the chief guest. The event was organized by Nagarkanda Upazila BNP to commemorate National Revolution and Solidarity Day at Shaheed Akramunnessa Girls' High School playground in Nagarkanda, Faridpur.
Shama Obaed highlighted the historical significance of November 7, 1975, noting that Bangladesh discovered new leadership under Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman during a critical period. She claimed that the defeated forces attempted to derail the nation through various conspiracies at that time.
The state minister further alleged that these forces are now continuing their conspiracies against Bangladesh's democracy and stability. She criticized the human rights violations that occurred under the previous regime over the past 17 years, pointing out that those responsible are now advocating for human rights from abroad.
Shama Obaed condemned efforts to incite violence in Bangladesh from foreign territories, particularly arson attacks on buses and trucks that risked innocent lives. She warned that such actions would not be tolerated by the government or the people of Bangladesh under any circumstances.
The discussion was chaired by Habibur Rahman Babul Talukder, the former acting president of Nagarkanda Upazila BNP, and attended by leaders and activists from various levels of the BNP's district and upazila units.