‘Bangladesh Comes First, Neither Delhi Nor Pindi’: Tarique Rahman

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‘Bangladesh Comes First, Neither Delhi Nor Pindi’: Tarique Rahman

Published : Saturday, 7 November, 2026 at 12:56 PM, Count : 45

‘Bangladesh Comes First, Neither Delhi Nor Pindi’: Tarique Rahman

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed hope that the revolutionary spirit of November 7 will serve as a source of inspiration and guidance in building a prosperous Bangladesh in the future.

He made the remarks in a message issued ahead of National Revolution and Solidarity Day, which will be observed across the country on November 7.

In his message, the prime minister said that on November 7, 1975, soldiers and civilians united to thwart conspiracies against Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty.

Describing the day as a defining moment in the country's history, Tarique said it clearly revealed who stood as friends of Bangladesh and who opposed its interests.

Referring to the Liberation War and other significant events in the nation's history, he recalled a saying: “Those who remain preoccupied with the past are blind in one eye, while those who forget the past are blind in both eyes.”

He said that neither remaining excessively focused on the past nor ignoring historical lessons while planning for the future was wise. Both, he warned, would amount to historical mistakes.

“I believe that the historic November 7 was a defining date in determining Bangladesh's course,” he said.

Tarique said patriotic soldiers and civilians defeated those who sought to turn Bangladesh into a subservient state, deprive its people of democratic and political rights, establish one-party authoritarian rule and undermine the honour and dignity of the armed forces.

However, he alleged that the defeated forces of November 7 later regrouped under the banner of the Grand Alliance and, through prolonged conspiracies, turned the country into a subservient state.

He further alleged that they carried out the planned massacre of military personnel at the BDR headquarters in Pilkhana, undermining the honour and dignity of the armed forces.

According to the prime minister, the same forces deprived citizens of their voting rights and democratic freedoms and established a fascist regime in the country.

He said Bangladesh was eventually liberated from fascism after more than 15 years through a mass uprising led by courageous students and ordinary people, at the cost of thousands of lives.

“The war of 1971 was fought to achieve independence. The struggle of 2024 was to safeguard the independence of the country and its people,” Tarique said.

He drew parallels between the events of 1975 and 2024, saying that just as people from all walks of life took to the streets in 2024 to defend the country's freedom and people's rights, soldiers and civilians had united in 1975 to protect Bangladesh's independence and sovereignty.

“Our foremost commitment on this year's November 7 should be to ensure that no one can ever again deprive the country and its people of their rights or turn Bangladesh into a subservient state. National unity is essential to fulfil this commitment,” he said.

On the occasion, Tarique called on patriotic and democracy-loving citizens to unite behind the principle: “Neither Delhi nor Pindi, nor any other country; Bangladesh comes first.”

He also wished success to all programmes organised across the country to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

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