Dhaka: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called upon all to tackle every crisis in a collective manner with solidarity. "Bangladesh must remain united and face every crisis with solidarity," he said in a post on his verified Facebook ID. He appealed to all pro-democratic co-warriors to remain calm and united during this time of national mourning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Tarique Rahman reiterated his call for building a strong social system based on tolerance and self-restraint to end divisive clashes or arrogance of the mob. He has alerted all against pro-fascist activities, citing worrying reports that some members of a banned student political organization are creating tension between people and police and inciting violence.
"I request these groups to refrain from trying to exploit such a sad moment in Bangladesh's history for their own interests. Instead, we should focus on showing unity as a nation and showing compassion and solidarity," Rahman stated. He emphasized the need for mobilizing all energies towards finding missing loved ones, properly listing the deceased, ensuring the best possible treatment for the injured, and allowing the authorities to conduct an impartial and effective investigation to determine the root cause of the plane crash.
"Our heartfelt sympathies are with the innocent death victims and their bereaved families," he added.