BNP Standing Committee member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has proposed organising one other prolonged march to impress public awareness about conserving the of us of Bangladesh from the environmental distress precipitated by lack of assemble entry to to river water.
He made the suggestion whereas addressing a memorial assembly organised to ticket the first death anniversary of extinct Global Farakka Committee Chairman Atiqur Rahman Salu this day (5 December).
Talking as chief visitor, Dr Moyeen talked about, “There are 54 standard rivers to which we pause now not enjoy due rights. If we can not resolve this, a distress will happen — disrupting the livelihood of one-third of the inhabitants.”
He emphasised that a resolution wants to be sought now not finest by Bangladesh however moreover by the 1.5 billion of us in neighboring India, highlighting the friendship between the of us of the 2 international locations, which was proven one day of the Liberation Battle.
Before the total lot of the programme, a document was presented on the existence and works of Atiqur Rahman Salu, followed by a prayer for the salvation of his soul.
Moyeen Khan praised Salu for his historic contributions, announcing, “Atiqur Rahman Salu created historic past, however did we honour him whereas he was alive?” He recalled Salu’s leadership in organizing the ‘2d Farakka Lengthy March’ in Chilmari.
Moyeen described Salu as a patriot, noting his call for the establishment of a democratic Bangladesh and his participation within the Kagmari Convention.
He praised Salu for taking the initiative to cease environmental harm and highlighted his efforts in advocating for the safety of river water.
Moyeen moreover talked about the aspiration of the of us of Bangladesh is to enjoy free elections each and every 5 years.
He expressed order that the new period has now not been in a position to expertise this democratic genuine. “If given a preference between wealth and prosperity or freedom, the of us will settle freedom first,” he talked about.
He emphasised the importance of team spirit, stating that it wants to be team spirit in vary, now not within the kind of the BAKSAL regime.
He talked about that, whereas the nation has crossed one step toward democracy by weeding out tyranny, the 2d step is free elections, which could perhaps lead to the formation of a democratic authorities.
He moreover talked about that the accountability of transitioning to democracy lies with the length in-between authorities, urging them to now not fail on this accountability. “Now we enjoy three instruments—politics, diplomacy, and recordsdata and verbal exchange technology—that we can spend to put democracy if we spend them wisely,” he added.
Mostafa Jamal Haider recalled that Atiqur Rahman Salu was the first to discuss of an honest democratic Bangladesh. He referenced a gathering held at Paltan Maidan on February 22, 1970, where Salu, alongside with leaders treasure Kazi Zafar, Dr Mahbubullah, and Mostafa Jamal Haider, was sentenced below martial regulations for his or her speeches.
Haider moreover known as for the new IFC leadership to plan a solid ride for the genuine to river water, impartial as Salu had done.
Professor Jasim Uddin Ahmad highlighted Salu’s continuous efforts for the sovereignty and independence of Bangladesh till his death. He moreover discussed the environmental impact on the Sundarbans due to the withdrawal of Ganga water, urging national team spirit to new Bangladesh’s standpoint in a solid manner on this distress.
