Congratulations, @Keir_Starmer, on your historic victory. I wish you well as PM and hope you will play a role in voicing UK support for democratic elections in Bangladesh.
The loss of at least 45 lives in the Dhaka fire tragedy is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the affected families, and thoughts and prayers for everyone who has lost loved ones or had their lives turned upside down.
With fires becoming more frequent in Bangladesh, attributed to inadequate public safety measures and corruption-ridden regulatory violations, there is a unanimous call for conducting thorough investigations by a competent and credible team.
The precious lives of the Bangladeshi people cannot continue to be lost this way, and these tragic incidents must be prevented through robust protocols, public accountability, and good governance.
ভারতের সরাসরি ইন্ধনে বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতার অতন্দ্র প্রহরী "বিডিআর" এর ৫৭ জন সেনা অফিসারদের নির্মম ভাবে হত্যা করা হয়েছিলো।
যার ফলস্বরূপ আজ বাংলাদেশের সীমান্ত অরক্ষিত,সেখানে পাখির মত গুলি করে হত্যা করা হচ্ছে বাংলাদেশের নাগরিকদের।
#বাংলাদেশজিন্দাবাদ#ভারতখেদাও#IndiaOut
দ্রব্যমূল্যের সীমাহীন উর্ধ্বগতি, দেশনেত্রী বেগম খালেদা জিয়াসহ সকল রাজবন্দীদের মুক্তি, সকল মিথ্যা মামলা প্রত্যাহার ও অবৈধ সংসদ বাতিলসহ ১ দফা দাবী আদায়ে বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দল বিএনপি আয়োজিত কালো পতাকা মিছিলে বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী ছাত্রদল।
#BNP#Bangladesh
নতজানু পররাষ্ট্রনীতি ও ভারতের প্রতি প্রভুত্ব মনোভাবের দরুণ সীমান্তে ভারতীয় বিএসএফ কর্তৃক বাংলাদেশিদের নির্বিচারে হত্যার শিকার হতে হয়। বেসামরিক মানুষের পাশাপাশি বাংলাদেশের সীমান্তরক্ষী বাহিনী বিজিবি সদস্যকে বিনা অপরাধে হত্যা রাষ্ট্রীয় ব্যর্থতা ও দূর্বল পররাষ্ট্রনীতির প্রমাণ।
Today marks the 88th anniversary of the birth of President Ziaur Rahman, a paragon of leadership and valor whose legacy intertwines with the narrative of Bangladesh itself.
Ziaur Rahman, the soldier, emerged as a hero during the Liberation War of 1971, displaying unwavering bravery and commitment to the nation's cause by proclaiming independence and fighting the war on the frontline. When there was no one else, he was there to take up the cause of Bangladesh in his name. His remarkable contributions on the battlefield played a pivotal role in securing Bangladesh's independence, earning him the respect and admiration of the nation.
As the elected President, Ziaur Rahman steered the nation towards stability and economic prosperity. He implemented crucial policies that fueled economic growth, bringing about the development and nurturing of various sectors, especially the garments and remittance sectors, which continue to be the backbone of the Bangladeshi economy. His government’s policies ensured food security, reduced corruption, and opened new avenues of exports.
Recognising the importance of liberal values, he championed the introduction of multi-party democracy back to Bangladesh. His visionary leadership not only shaped the post-war trajectory of Bangladesh but also left a lasting legacy, marking him as the indispensable figure in our nation's history.
The so-called election without genuine voters, against the will and interest of pro-democracy Bangladeshis, renders the Sheikh Hasina regime as illegal, illegitimate, and unconstitutional. It is an ill-conceived effort to transform the nation into a one-party state, eroding voting rights and fundamental freedoms, and aligning against the democratic world.
Regardless of what transpires on 7 January, this Awami League government remains illegal and illegitimate.
As the main opposition unifying the nation, BNP is dedicated to restoring the power that was and continues to be unjustly taken away, but rightfully belongs to the people of Bangladesh. We pledge to align economically and strategically with democratic nations and institutions, and implement domestic policies and initiatives to empower all Bangladeshis with freedom, equality and justice. Towards that goal, and with the support of the international community – the pro-democracy people of Bangladesh aim to ensure Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and establish a neutral, non-party election-time government – paving the way for a real election, the election that’ll truly reflect the will of a hundred and twenty million voters.
Sheikh Hasina's #fascist regime is not paying any heed to calls made by many democratic nations & organisations including #EU, #USA & #UN.
These nations and organisations should put their best efforts to support the movement to secure #RightToVote of the people of #Bangladesh.
Participating in an election under Hasina, against the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people, would undermine the sacrifices of those who fought, shed blood and gave their lives for democracy.
https://t.co/yVvqPZ2c4d
Hasina showed no respect to 100 nobel laureates’ delivered a 6 month sentence to BD’s only nobel laureate #DrYunus. All courts in BD are under complete control of the fascist regime, regularly sentencing opstn leaders and ntn’l figures with framed charges and false accusations.
বাংলাদেশের গণতন্ত্র পুনরুদ্ধার আন্দোলনের সকৃয় কর্মী ফজলুর রহমান কাজল। মিথ্যা মামলায় কারাবন্দী অবস্থায় কারাগারে তাঁর মৃত্যু হয়। একজন মৃত ব্যক্তির পায়েও ডান্ডাবেড়ি পরানো মানবাধিকারের সর্বোচ্চ লঙ্ঘন।
#UN@hrw@usembassydhaka@SecBlinken@bbcbangla
In a stark contrast to the forced festivities regarding the farcical election & nominations, children of pro-democratic activists are having to beg & yearn for a little peek of their fathers' faces.
📸 Zibon Ahmed