DUBACHHURI DIMUKHI DAKHIL MADRASHA: Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has called for unity among political factions and individuals, emphasizing that differing opinions should not escalate to a level that could potentially harm the nation and its citizens. In a virtual address to a BNP rally, Rahman underscored the importance of maintaining political harmony to safeguard the country’s interests.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Tarique Rahman spoke at a rally organized by Amra BNP Paribar, marking the handover of a newly constructed house to the family of the late BNP leader Golam Rabbani. Rabbani was reportedly killed in a RAB crossfire on January 18, 2014. Rahman highlighted that, despite the overthrow of what he termed the “autocratic Sheikh Hasina regime,” the struggle for political rights remains ongoing. He paid tribute to leaders and activists like Rabbani who lost their lives fighting for democracy and freedom of speech.
Rahman questioned Rabbani’s alleged wrongdoing, suggesting that his only fault was his opposition to a dictatorial government. He called on supporters to aid families affected by the long-standing struggle for democracy. Rahman also addressed the various challenges facing Bangladesh, advocating for phased solutions to these issues. He emphasized a vision for a Bangladesh where young people find ample job opportunities, education is accessible, and citizens feel secure.
Rahman urged for democratic resolutions to differences in opinion among various societal groups, stressing the necessity for unity in building a prosperous nation. Other notable speakers at the event included BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed and Nilphamari District BNP President A.K.M. Alamgir Sarkar. The rally also saw the distribution of financial assistance to families of martyrs from the July uprising in Nilphamari, Panchagarh, and Dinajpur districts.
In a recount of events leading to Golam Rabbani’s death, it was noted that RAB picked him up from a relative’s house on January 15, 2014, and his bullet-riddled body was discovered three days later. Rabbani was serving as the organizing secretary of Laxmichap Union BNP at the time of his death.