Chattogram, Nov 7, (V7N) – State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin pledged Saturday to uphold the spirit of the November 7 revolution and work towards building a modern, democratic, self-reliant and prosperous Bangladesh.
"The historic Soldiers-People Revolution of November 7, 1975, is a significant milestone in safeguarding Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty," he said.
Mir Helal was addressing as the chief guest at a programme organised by Chattogram City BNP to observe National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
He said the spirit of November 7 remained a major source of inspiration for protecting the country's independence and sovereignty. Recalling the political crisis of 1975, he said the late President Ziaur Rahman had provided the nation with the right direction during that critical period.
He called upon all to work together in the spirit of November 7 to strengthen multi-party democracy and ensure economic emancipation, equality, justice and human dignity. The state minister also reiterated his commitment to building a modern, self-reliant and prosperous Bangladesh under the leadership of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
The day's programme began with the hoisting of national and party flags at Nasimon Bhaban in the city. Later, at 11:00am, leaders and activists of Chattogram City BNP gathered at Biplob Udyan (Revolution Park) and placed floral wreaths in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during the revolution. A blood donation programme was also organised there.
Speaking on the occasion, Chattogram City BNP Member Secretary Nazimur Rahman said the November 7 revolution had brought an end to a deep political crisis in the country. He said revolutionary soldiers and the people had broken the shackles of conspiracy and freed the late President Ziaur Rahman from captivity on that day. Under Ziaur Rahman's leadership, the path to multi-party democracy was subsequently opened, he said.
Nazimur Rahman added that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, inspired by the democratic philosophy and nation-building vision of the late President Ziaur Rahman, was working to establish a modern, democratic, egalitarian and self-reliant Bangladesh. Ensuring people's political rights, establishing the rule of law, eliminating economic disparities and ensuring accountability at all levels of the state are among the key priorities of his leadership, he said.
Former Chattogram City BNP General Secretary Abul Hashem Bakkar, Joint Conveners Mia Bhola, Advocate Abdus Sattar, Kazi Belal Uddin, Harun Zaman, Shah Alam, Shawkat Azam Khaja, Yasin Chowdhury Liton, Ahamedul Alam Chowdhury Russel and Shihab Uddin Mubin were present.
Metropolitan BNP members Iskandar Mirza, Jahangir Alam Dulal, Mujibul Haque, Khorshed Alam, Kamrul Islam, Anwar Hossain Lipu, Zamir Ahmad, Gazi Ayub, Abu Musa, Nur Uddin Hossain Nuru, Mohammad Azam, Ashraful Islam and Mohammad Yusuf, among others, also attended the programme. Several other leaders and activists of Chattogram City BNP and its affiliated organisations were present.
