The BNP leader continued, “Back then, everyone had different ideologies—some believed in socialism, some in communism, and others focused on religious values. But when the war began, we all came together and fought as one. The same has happened in 2024. Despite our different ideologies, we came forward when students were shot at—we all took to the streets.”
Referring to the long struggle for democracy, he said, “We’ve been fighting for democracy for nearly a hundred years. We’ve made many sacrifices; many have given their lives. Just recently, we lost thousands of young lives.”
Paying tribute to them, he added, “It is because of their sacrifices that Bangladesh continues to dream of becoming a beautiful, peaceful, and happy country since its inception.”
Mirza Fakhrul observed that people are becoming increasingly disheartened due to the current situation in the country, television talk shows, and intellectual discourse.
“People are asking—after so much bloodshed, so many mothers losing their children—what will be the outcome? I firmly believe the outcome will be positive. The people of Bangladesh have always fought for good and have always won.”