Dhaka: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today expressed hope that Bangladesh will transform into a truly democratic state under the leadership of the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. He made the remark to journalists this afternoon before paying respects at the grave of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mirza Fakhrul stated that the people have wholeheartedly welcomed Tarique Rahman through his ‘royal return’ and believe that he will bring about significant change. Meanwhile, Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas mentioned that Tarique Rahman’s arrival will resolve election-related complexities and all other uncertainties.
Tarique Rahman is scheduled to pay his respects and offer dua (prayers) at the grave of the BNP founder, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. He will later visit the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar to pay homage to the valiant martyrs of the Great War of Liberation.