BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for ensuring the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh, reports BSS
"We must ensure that this stream of blood of July Uprising heroes (martyrs) and the stream of tears of mothers do not go in vain. Unity must be maintained. Let us all together realize the dream of Shaheed Zia by building a new Bangladesh," she said.
The former prime minister was virtually addressing a discussion, organised by the BNP, marking the first anniversary of the July-August mass uprising at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center here.
The discussion, titled "Mass Uprising 2024: National Unity and Democratic Movement", and a special programme in honor of the martyrs were held. BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman also addressed the programme virtually.
She said, "We must ensure the security of the people. Above all, we must protect the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh."
The BNP chief said the Awami League wanted to destroy democracy and perpetuate the one-party rule through the brutal oppression, torture, arrest and murder during its more than 15 years in power.
"The fascists have fallen through the collective uprising of the student masses. An opportunity has been created to build a new Bangladesh," she said.
Paying tributes to martyrs and expressing sympathy for the injured, Khaleda said the nation will remember their sacrifice forever.
"A list of those who have been victims of disappearances, murders and extrajudicial killings must be prepared. Arrangements must be made for speedy trial of the criminals. Every victim family and their rehabilitation and a safe future must be ensured," she said.
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