Tough times ahead, everyone must remain united: Tarique Rahman

Actinhg chairman of BNP Tarique Rahman speaking virtually at the inauguration of a digital memorial honouring the martyrs of the July Uprising at Shaheed Titu Auditorium in Bogura on Sunday.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday called for unity in the face of challenging times, asserting that the party has historically saved the country from the brink of destruction and will do so again.

Speaking virtually at the inauguration of a digital memorial honouring the martyrs of the July Uprising at Shaheed Titu Auditorium in Bogura, Tarique remembered Sharif Osman Bin Hadi as a fearless soldier of democracy. 

Tarique said Hadi believed in the politics of votes and became a candidate to serve the people.

“We must work together to build the country and preserve the honour of the martyrs of the July Movement and the Liberation War of 1971,” he said.

Tarique emphasised that the country is now free from tyranny, but to make independence meaningful, it must be rebuilt from the rubble.

The event drew a large crowd of current and former district BNP leaders. As part of the digital memorial, free Wi-Fi has been introduced in 20 key locations across Bogura, including Satmatha and Government Azizul Haque College, with plans to expand to 40 more locations in phases.

District BNP leaders said the initiative aims to keep the sacrifices of martyrs alive for younger generations, allowing citizens to learn about them while contributing to the vision of a digital Bangladesh.

District BNP President Rezaul Karim Badsha, Chairperson’s advisors Advocate AKM Mahabubur Rahman and Helaluzzaman Talukder Lalu, former district president VP Saiful Islam, former convener Golam Md. Siraj, acting general secretary Mosharraf Hossain, and other senior BNP leaders, also present. - UNB