BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has expressed hope that democracy will soon be restored in Bangladesh.
Speaking virtually at a discussion organized to mark the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka, Khaleda Zia said, “Ziaur Rahman sacrificed his life to establish democracy and protect the country’s independence and sovereignty. But democracy continues to face obstacles at every step. Very soon, we will see its restoration.”
She called on party leaders and activists to honor Ziaur Rahman’s legacy by adopting democratic approaches to resolving all national issues.
Recalling the day of Ziaur Rahman’s assassination as a painful memory for both her family and the country, she said, “This day comes with sorrow not just for our family, but for the entire nation, which became like a guardianless state.”
Describing Ziaur Rahman as an inseparable figure in the country’s history, Khaleda said he made his mark by proclaiming independence from Chattogram and later became a martyr as a successful, honest, and patriotic leader.
She also highlighted his contributions to democracy, press freedom, judicial independence, and the ideology of Bangladeshi nationalism.
Concluding her speech, Khaleda Zia prayed for the eternal peace of Ziaur Rahman’s soul.
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