Today’s victory is the victory of Bangladesh: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has sought the prayers of the people so that he can fulfill his commitments and work for the country following his election as MP for Thakurgaon-1.

In a Facebook post after the announcement of the unofficial results on Thursday night, he expressed gratitude to the Almighty and described the outcome as the culmination of a long struggle.

“After a long 17-year struggle, today’s victory is the victory of Bangladesh,” he wrote.

He paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Begum Khaleda Zia, Ilias Ali, Suman and “thousands of leaders and activists who are no longer with us”. He also remembered the “July Martyrs”, saying the new Bangladesh had been achieved through their sacrifice.

Mirza Fakhrul expressed gratitude to party Chairman Tarique Rahman, party leaders and activists, and people of all faiths and communities, including Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Christians and indigenous groups.

He also thanked his family, the interim government, law enforcement agencies and the armed forces.

“The responsibility has increased greatly. Please pray for me so that I can keep my promise and work for you,” he wrote.

Source: UNB