Our youth have never compromised on issues concerning Bangladesh’s interests: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that the youth of Bangladesh have never compromised when it comes to the country’s interests.

He said young people had demonstrated their patriotism during every major historical event, from the Liberation War to the November 7 Sipahi-Janata Revolution, the anti-autocracy movement of the 1990s and the mass uprising of 2024.

The prime minister made the remarks on Saturday morning at a special display organized by the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC), Rover Scouts and Bangladesh Scouts at the Army Stadium in Dhaka Cantonment.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman watched the display from the gallery. The event began at 9:45 am.

The prime minister said the main commitment on this November 7 should be to ensure that no one can ever deprive the country of its independence and people’s rights or turn Bangladesh into a subservient state. National unity is essential to fulfilling this commitment, he added.

The special event was organized under the direction of the Ministry of Defence and the overall supervision of the Armed Forces.

Addressing BNCC cadets and scouts on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day, the prime minister described November 7, 1975, as the “Magna Carta” of the history of independent Bangladesh.

He said November 7 had united the people of the country, regardless of political views, opinions, religion or ethnicity, under a common Bangladeshi identity.

He noted that the historic November 7 had also laid the foundation for defining the Bangladeshi identity. Therefore, the importance and significance of the united revolution by soldiers and civilians would remain relevant as long as Bangladesh exists.

The prime minister further said that the heroes of November 7 were the patriotic soldiers and civilians.

He said that just as Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had stood for the country’s sovereignty on November 7, he had also declared independence in 1971 and fought on the front lines to achieve Bangladesh’s independence.

At the event, the prime minister paid tribute to the person who declared Bangladesh’s independence.

Addressing the younger generation about the display, the prime minister said a nation’s history was not merely a recollection of the past. True history inspires a nation to establish its identity and dignity and build a prosperous future.

He said the special feature of the event was that thousands of boys, girls and young people had presented Bangladesh’s historical background objectively.