Dhaka: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged everyone to unite and work together, calling for an end to the politics of division and fragmentation. He emphasized the importance of collective effort for the existence, survival, and advancement of Bangladesh.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Fakhrul made these remarks during a ‘Janmashtami greetings exchange’ event with the leaders of the Hindu community. The event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Welfare Fund and the BNP at the Engineers Institution auditorium in Ramna.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman attended as the chief guest, while General Secretary of the Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Welfare Fund Tarun Kumar Dey moderated the event. Advocate Nipun Roy Chowdhury, a member of the BNP National Executive Committee and General Secretary of the Dhaka District BNP, delivered the welcome address.
Fakhrul addressed the rise of extremism in Bangladesh, stating, “A new issue is emerging today; a conspiracy is underway. A kind of extremism is raising its head in Bangladesh. This extremism must not be allowed to grow. If it does, we won’t be able to protect the soul and existence of Bangladesh.”
He further stressed the importance of unity among all communities in Bangladesh, regardless of religion or political affiliation. Fakhrul criticized the current government, claiming they have oppressed citizens and smuggled wealth abroad. He highlighted the activities of fugitive Awami League leaders in Bangkok, questioning the source of their wealth.
Recalling the 1971 Liberation War, Fakhrul emphasized the significance of maintaining the memory of the war and the dream of a democratic state. He urged citizens to unite against efforts to forget the events of 1971 and the contributions of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, the founder of the BNP.
Fakhrul concluded by stating that the true success of remembering Janmashtami would be the establishment of rule of law, democracy, and justice in Bangladesh. He called for a united effort to build a prosperous and harmonious Bangladesh, free from communal division.
The event also featured speeches from BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy, Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, Dr. Abdul Moin Khan, BNP Joint Secretary General Advocate Abdus Salam Azad, Religious Affairs Secretary Md. Rafiqul Islam Jamal, BNP Vice Chairman Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury, and Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Welfare Fund Chairman Bijay Kanti Sarkar.