Salahuddin calls for building new Bangladesh based on democracy, equality
Published: 02 September 2026, 12:37:57
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today addressed a discussion organised by the Sylhet District unit of BNP at Sylhet District Shilpakala Academy, marking the party’s 48th founding anniversary. Photo: BSS
SYLHET, Sept 1, 2026 : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today called for building a new Bangladesh committed to democracy, equality, human dignity and public welfare while preventing any recurrence of authoritarianism and fascism.
He made the call while addressing a discussion organised by Sylhet District unit of BNP at Sylhet District Shilpakala Academy marking the party’s 48th founding anniversary.
Salahuddin said constitutional provisions and procedures are being reformed to ensure that no military autocracy, fascism or any evil force can rise again in the country.
He said the government, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s leadership, is working to establish a democratic state structure free from discrimination and based on equality.
Initiatives including Family Cards and Farmer Cards have been taken under the government’s “I Have a Plan” programme to strengthen social protection, he added.
The minister said BNP’s nearly five-decade history is marked by movements, struggles, achievements and development.
Recalling the party’s political legacy, he highlighted its contributions to women’s education, youth employment and social reforms.
He urged citizens to unite, practise democracy, eliminate social discrimination and contribute to building a state dedicated to public welfare.
Commerce, Industry, Jute and Textiles Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, speaking as chief speaker, said the government is committed to achieving economic prosperity by following the development and production-oriented politics of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
He said resolving economic challenges, including those related to electricity and energy, remains a government priority.
BNP leaders including BNP Chairman’s Advisory Council Members Md Abdul Malik MP and Dr. Md. Enamul Haque Chowdhury and BNP Central Committee Assistant Organizing Secretary Miftah Siddiqui, among others, were present.
