‘People around world want peace, not war’
BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed on Friday praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, saying the speech highlighted diplomacy, education and humanity over war and weapons.
Addressing a rally and procession organised by Jatiotabadi Olama Dal at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque after Juma prayers, Rizvi said Tarique’s call for peaceful relations among nations, an independent Palestinian state and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas reflected the aspirations of peace-loving people around the world. “People around the world want peace, not war,” Rizvi said.
“Tarique Rahman told the UN that every country should maintain respectful relations with every other country on the basis of equal dignity,” Rizvi said.
He said the prime minister reiterated the demand for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, which he said is a demand of people across the world.
Rizvi said Tarique Rahman also called for the repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland with dignity, besides speaking on various issues including economic development.
He claimed the prime minister’s speech echoed the aspirations of peace-loving people across the globe.
“When war breaks out, the prices of goods and food rise, fuel and gas prices increase, electricity becomes unavailable, and factories shut down, leaving people unemployed.”
Referring to what he described as conspiracies against the country, Rizvi said, “Let storms come in and winds blow, no one should be afraid. The activists committed to nationalistic ideals are always ready to stand against those who want to destabilise the country, burn vehicles and halt the democratic process.”
He said BNP had formed the government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman through a free and fair election. “He has not come to power through any midnight election or any other ways. BNP government is working for the people,” he said.
Rizvi said there is no place in the country for anti-state and anti-democratic forces. He said nationalistic forces and BNP would build strong resistance on the streets against those who want to make Bangladesh “a colony” and turn it into a dependent state.
Jatiotabadi Olama Dal Convener Alhaj Maulana Kazi Md Selim Reza and Member Secretary Advocate Maulana Kazi Mohammad Abul Hossain, among others, also addressed the rally.
