‘By carrying flag, he reminds world of what people of Bangladesh stand for’
Published: 04 October 2025, 2:45:21
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has lauded renowned photographer Shahidul Alam for joining the Gaza flotilla.
“By carrying Bangladesh’s flag, he reminds the world of what the people of Bangladesh stand for – never bowing down to oppression and injustice,” Tarique wrote in a post on his verified Facebook page early Saturday.
He described Shahidul’s step as not just an act of solidarity but also a ‘roar of conscience’, adding that BNP stood with him and the people of Palestine ‘today and always’.
Shahidul Alam, who is on board the flotilla, has been sharing messages about the mission, saying it is not only about sending aid but also about raising global awareness on the plight of Palestinians.
The Gaza flotilla, also known as the Global Sumud Flotilla, is a civil society initiative aiming to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian assistance. It includes dozens of civilian boats carrying activists, doctors, journalists and relief supplies.
