Moyeen Khan Urges Interim Govt to Restore Democracy and Voting Rights

While addressing a discussion in Dhaka, Dr. Moyeen emphasized that the people of Bangladesh seek the restoration of their democratic rights, reflecting the aspirations of the younger generation to exercise their voting power. The program, organized by BNP to mark International Mother Language Day on February 21, took place at the Institution of Engineers Bangladesh.

As a member of BNP's Standing Committee, Dr. Moyeen reminded the audience that the Language Movement and the Liberation War were fundamentally about securing the people's independence and democratic rights. "Let’s move Bangladesh back to democracy… let the ideals of February 21 continue to shine brightly in our history," he said.

He reiterated that the people of Bangladesh had entrusted the interim government with the responsibility of governance to restore democracy. “We must shift our society from autocracy to a democratic system,” he asserted.

Dr. Moyeen emphasized that the people are closely monitoring the interim government’s actions. "The government’s performance is under scrutiny by the people of Bangladesh, who have always held those in power accountable," he said. "No matter how much the people may have supported them, they always challenge the establishment."

He honored the martyrs of the Language Movement and the 2024 student-led mass uprising, noting that the struggles were part of a long history of protest against injustice and autocracy. "From the Language Movement to the 2024 uprising, these movements are connected by a common fight against injustice, the suppression of voices, and the theft of our voting rights," Dr. Moyeen said.

Finally, he called on all democratic forces to unite in rebuilding Bangladesh by restoring democracy and protecting the fundamental rights of its people.