Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged for national unity to prevent any future deprivation of rights and foreign domination over Bangladesh. Speaking at a special program at the Army Stadium in Banani, which marked the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, Rahman emphasized the importance of unity among the people to uphold the country's independence and sovereignty.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Prime Minister highlighted the significance of the November 7 revolution as a guiding force for national unity. He stressed the need to preserve the spirit of this revolution to address Bangladesh's socioeconomic, geographical, and political challenges. Rahman recalled historical moments where the youth played a pivotal role, citing the Liberation War of 1971, the November 7 revolution of 1975, the anti-autocracy movement of 1990, and the mass uprising of 2024 as instances where the younger generation stood firm for the nation's interests.
Rahman further stated that achieving independence is a matter of pride, but maintaining its honor and making it meaningful is the responsibility of every generation. He called on the youth to commit themselves to building a safe, prosperous, and dignified Bangladesh. He also encouraged guardians to provide an environment that allows young people to reach their potential.
The Prime Minister reiterated the government's commitment to building a prosperous future and noted that history shows Bangladesh has always risen with unity against threats to its democracy. He expressed gratitude to the National Revolution and Solidarity Day 2026 Celebration Committee and other organizations involved in organizing the event.
Addressing the young participants, Rahman urged them to be inspired by the historic day to prioritize the country's interests. He recalled the events of November 1975, where patriotic soldiers and civilians united to resist conspiracies against Bangladesh's independence. He claimed that forces opposed to the November 7 revolution continued their conspiracies, which led to the country's subservience under the Grand Alliance.
Rahman accused these forces of undermining the armed forces and depriving people of their rights, but noted they were ultimately defeated in the 2024 uprising. He paid tribute to those who sacrificed during this movement and compared it to the 1971 Liberation War, emphasizing the ongoing need to protect the nation's freedom.
The program, directed by the Ministry of Defence and supervised by the Armed Forces, featured around 3,000 cadets from the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps and 500 Bangladesh Scouts members. Among those present were Rahman's spouse Dr. Zubaida Rahman, cabinet members, MPs, military chiefs, senior officials, and diplomats from various countries.