BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said that restoring democracy in Bangladesh is only possible through a quick and fair national election.
He made the remarks on Saturday at 11am, while speaking to journalists after paying tribute at the grave of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, marking the 18th founding anniversary of the Nationalist Baul Dal, reports Bangla Tribune.
A large number of leaders and activists from across the country participated in the event.
Dr Moyeen Khan said: “After achieving independence in 1971, one party destroyed democracy and established a one-party Baksal system. They have always ignored public opinion. As a result, their fall came through the student-people’s movement in 2024.”
He also said: “BNP does not believe in politics of vengeance. The BNP wants to build the country together with all democracy-loving people.”
Speaking about Ziaur Rahman, he said: “Shaheed Zia did not do politics from the comfort of Bangabhaban. He went to the grassroots and organized the party. He was a man of extraordinary talent. He supported arts and literature. He brought rural artists into the spotlight and took them on foreign tours. He upheld rural ideals, not urban elitism.”
He further said: “Ziaur Rahman declared independence on March 26 and revolted against the Pakistan Army, leading with courage and without concern for his own life.”
Also present at the event were Nationalist Baul Dal President Rafiqul Islam Tuhin, Mehedi Hasan Tuhin, and Joint Secretary General of the Nationalist Weavers’ Party Dr Kazi Monir, along with other central leaders.
