Dhaka:Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasized the significance of the historic November 7 National Revolution and Solidarity Day, asserting it was a pivotal moment that rescued Bangladesh from foreign-influenced policies and reinstated multi-party democracy, sovereign foreign policy, and fundamental rights.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rizvi made these remarks during a discussion organized by Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) auditorium of the University of Dhaka. He recalled that November 7 has been officially commemorated since 1976 but claimed that the current regime under Sheikh Hasina has obstructed its observance over the past 17 years.
Rizvi criticized the foreign interference in post-independence governance, highlighting the oppressive environment created by the Rakkhi Bahini. He detailed the events after the August 15, 1975 political vacuum and the fear of a return to Baksal or foreign-backed governance under Khaled Mosharraf's military takeover. The uprising on November 7, he noted, allowed Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman to assume power and establish a modern military, along with restoring freedoms and constitutional democracy.
He also commended Ziaur Rahman's diplomatic efforts in fostering relations with the United States and China. Rizvi noted that the spirit of November 7 inspired uprisings whenever democracy was threatened, including the mass uprising led by Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia. He praised the resistance shown by Dhaka University students and the broader public, whose efforts culminated in the July 2024 uprising.
Rizvi concluded with a resolve that the sacrifices of the nation's brave individuals would prevent any cowardly entity from ruling over the people again. The event saw participation from leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal and various units of Dhaka University.