BNP's National Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy commented that the nation is not willing to listen to those who opposed the Liberation War.
He said that the defeated forces from the 1971 Liberation War and the events of November 7, 1975, have joined together to conspire against the nationalist forces.
He emphasized that the people of Bangladesh have the power to stop these forces and they are not willing to listen to their advice.
Gayeshwar said these on Thursday during a worker’s meeting and membership form distribution event organized by the BNP South Keraniganj Thana.
He further said that there is a need for constitutional reform and that the BNP has proposed a 31-point reform agenda.
However, he criticized the proposed reforms by other groups, including the student movement and the National Citizens' Committee, arguing that they bypass the Liberation War of 1971.
He pointed out that the opposition forces that had opposed the Liberation War in 1971 are attempting to promote their own narrative recently.
He also mentioned that the people of Bangladesh are capable of stopping the conspirators who align with the forces that were defeated in the Liberation War and the November 7 incident.
Gayeshwar claimed that even though Ziaur Rahman, the former president, passed away, his legacy was carried forward by Khaleda Zia, who emerged as a leader from that position.
His son, Tarique Rahman, also continued to lead the party and has been working tirelessly to organize the party and the nation.
Gayeshwar affirmed that the leadership of the party remains active, as long as the results are not secured.
He expressed his pride in being a part of the Liberation War and said that Bangladesh's independence was a significant event in history.
He noted that the liberation struggle had been initiated by Major Ziaur Rahman, whose name remains etched in the hearts of the people.
Gayeshwar said that the hope for the country’s liberation had not been fulfilled, which is why the current government led by Awami League has faced consequences.
Reflecting on the history of Bangladesh's political struggles, Gayeshwar highlighted key moments such as the 1975 assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the military takeover of Khondokar Moshtaq in the aftermath.
He also said the significant role played by the people during the 7th November revolution and the student-led movements in 1990 that helped topple the authoritarian regime.
According to Gayeshwar, all of these events are integral parts of history that cannot be erased.
Regarding the ongoing student movement against quotas and discrimination, Gayeshwar pointed out that although the 8-point demand from the students did not include the downfall of the government, BNP supported the movement from the very beginning.
He shared that after the student protests started, he personally sent a message to Tarique Rahman, who responded immediately and organized an emergency meeting to support the movement.
Gayeshwar said that the BNP has always been aligned with the student movement, providing moral support and joining them in protest without the party's banner.
Gayeshwar congratulated to the students for their participation in the movement.
He acknowledged the persistence of the movement but emphasized that even with limited resources, the movement could not continue for long.
He reminded everyone that the value of every drop of blood shed in the struggle should be respected, whether it was the first or the last drop.
