DHAKA, Aug 11, ( V7N) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon all to work together to build the Bangladesh envisioned by the martyrs of the July Mass Uprising, saying their sacrifices must be honoured by making their dreams a reality.
"Those who sacrificed their lives for the country in 1971 and 2024 wanted to establish people's rights. They fought to build a Bangladesh where people's basic needs would be met and everyone could live in peace," he said.
The Prime Minister was speaking at a programme held at the cabinet meeting room in the Secretariat this afternoon to honour the families of Bangladesh Scouts members martyred in the July Mass Uprising and provide them financial assistance, said Deputy Press Secretary Suzauddawla Sujan Mahmud.
Tarique Rahman said the martyrs laid down their lives for a noble cause, and ensuring due respect for their sacrifice requires more than just remembering them.
"To ensure proper dignity of their sacrifice, it is not enough to just remember them; each of us who are alive must work for the country from our respective positions," he said.
Urging scouts to work for the country, the Prime Minister said, "We have to develop the mentality of standing beside people and nature. Alongside working for the welfare of the people, we have to inspire others to do the same."
The Prime Minister handed over cheques of financial assistance and honorary medals to the families of 10 Bangladesh Scouts members martyred during the July Mass Uprising.
Bangladesh Scouts President Nasimul Gani urged the government to include the contributions and sacrifices of those martyred in the July Mass Uprising in the national curriculum so that their role is conveyed to the new generation.
Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon, State Minister Bobby Hajjaj, Prime Minister's Adviser on Education, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Dr Mahdi Amin, and family members of the July martyrs were present.
