Khaleda Zia became part of BD’s destiny thru her struggle: Fakhrul

BNP’s Presidential candidate and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia became intertwined with the destiny of Bangladesh through her long struggle for democracy and the country’s development.

“Today is a day of joy for us because on this day a leader was born who became intertwined with the destiny of Bangladesh. Through her struggle and leadership, she repeatedly restored democracy and took part in and led the struggle to make Bangladesh prosperous,” he said.

Fakhrul made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a milad and doa mahfil organised by BNP at its central office in Nayapaltan in the capital on Saturday morning to mark Khaleda Zia’s 81st birth anniversary.

He said the BNP today is a democratic country’s democratic party and has gone through a long struggle while Khaleda Zia’s work and inspiration continue to motivate the party.

“Today, on this day, we will all take an oath that we truly want to transform BNP into a democratic party that will genuinely be capable of leading Bangladesh,” he said.

Fakhrul said the BNP has now formed the government, and the expectation of every citizen is that the government will work in the coming days to implement the policies and vision left by Khaleda Zia.

He said the government would also work to implement the party’s 31-point programme, strengthen the BNP and safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty.

“We will strengthen the party and preserve Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty,” he added.
Finance Minister and BNP standing committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said Begum Khaleda Zia emerged as Bangladesh’s most popular leader despite repeated attempts to destroy her politically and take her life.

“Despite all attempts to destroy this leader and take her life, she overcame everything and emerged as the most popular leader in Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh gave her that recognition both before and after her death. She left us with that recognition. That is the greatest source of happiness for us,” he said.�"UNB