Ziaur Rahman introduced multiparty democracy in B'desh: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain Bokul has said that Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman played a crucial role in steering Bangladesh out of a critical political situation in 1975 and introduced multiparty democracy in the country.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at a programme distributing humanitarian assistance, corrugated iron sheets and sewing machines among disadvantaged people and working women at the Belabo Upazila Parishad premises in Narsingdi on Saturday (November 7).

The minister said Ziaur Rahman took charge of the country at a critical juncture on November 7, 1975, helping Bangladesh overcome a dangerous political situation and safeguard its independence and sovereignty.

He said Ziaur Rahman did not limit his role to declaring independence but also directly participated in the Liberation War as the commander of Z Force. Later, he assumed national responsibility during another critical period and contributed to the country's economic progress until his death.

Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain Bokul said Ziaur Rahman would remain immortal in the nation's memory on National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

At the programme, 90 disadvantaged and destitute people received Tk 10,000 each, amounting to Tk 9 lakh in total, as humanitarian assistance.

Besides, 56 people received two bundles of corrugated iron sheets each, along with Tk 6,000 apiece as housing assistance. Sewing machines were also distributed among 200 working women.

Belabo Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Lailatul Hossain, Upazila BNP Convener Md Ahsan Habib Biplob, Member Secretary MA Kader Jalil, Upazila Jubo Dal President Akhtaruzzaman Akhtar, Upazila Chhatra Dal President Ashik Sujon Mamun, General Secretary Mofazzal Hossain and leaders of the BNP and its affiliated organisations were present.

- MaT