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Those who opposed Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, want to rise again, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday.
Fakhrul made the remarks after placing wreaths at the grave of BNP founder and martyred President Ziaur Rahman at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the morning.
”Those who stood against Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 are now trying to raise their heads again. But the people of Bangladesh who believe in freedom, independence and democracy will foil all their conspiracies and will surely protect the country’s independence and sovereignty and establish democracy, InShaAllah.”
”The Liberation War which began with the declaration of independence by martyred President Ziaur Rahman and reached its final victory on December 16.”
Mirza Fakhrul added, ”That is why this day is extremely important for us and for BNP.”
He sought prayers for the recovery of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her as the first female freedom fighter and a tireless guardian of democracy who has fought relentlessly for independence and sovereignty.
Fakhrul said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is still living abroad in exile, but the party hopes he will return home on December 25. ”We are working so that his return further strengthens the struggle for democracy.”
