BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman urged citizens on Sunday to unite for democratic restoration and national rebuilding efforts. The leader referenced last year's student-led movement that removed authoritarian leadership on August 5. Rahman emphasized that democratic foundations require transparent elections, judicial independence, and freedom of the press. He envisioned Bangladesh achieving economic self-sufficiency while maintaining political inclusivity for all citizens. The statement marked International Day of Democracy observations worldwide.
Rahman described democracy as reflecting the collective will of the people across political and social spheres. He stressed equal opportunities for all genders as fundamental human rights within democratic systems. The BNP leader criticized fifteen years of suppressed democratic expression under the previous governance. He recalled how political restrictions, media censorship, and fraudulent elections characterized recent periods of authoritarian rule. Rahman honored democratic martyrs while expressing solidarity with injured activists globally.
Rahman described democracy as reflecting the collective will of the people across political and social spheres. He stressed equal opportunities for all genders as fundamental human rights within democratic systems. The BNP leader criticized fifteen years of suppressed democratic expression under the previous governance. He recalled how political restrictions, media censorship, and fraudulent elections characterized recent periods of authoritarian rule. Rahman honored democratic martyrs while expressing solidarity with injured activists globally.
