Published: 12:21 AM, 01 June 2026
PM warns of tough time ahead
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman addresses a discussion at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital's Farmgate area on Sunday marking the 45th death anniversary of party founder and former President Ziaur Rahman. - Agency
Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that the country is moving towards an extremely tough time and important period ahead. If this time is not taken seriously and is instead treated casually, the consequences will fall on the nation and future generations.
He made these remarks on Sunday while addressing, as the chief guest, a discussion meeting held at the auditorium of the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) in Farmgate, Dhaka, marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of former President Ziaur Rahman.
The Prime Minister said, "An extremely difficult and important time awaits us. If we spend this period carelessly and without seriousness, the damage will be immense. Who will suffer that damage? Perhaps not you personally, but the country will suffer, and your future generations might suffer as well."
He added that Ziaur Rahman, through hard work and dedication, had brought Bangladesh to a position where people almost viewed Zia and Bangladesh as one and the same. Through honesty, commitment, and tireless effort, he brought changes to various sectors of the country. He said that path should continue to be followed. Tarique Rahman further stated that there is currently a decline in social, religious, and family values in the country. He said that the Ministry of Information and the Ministry of Education have been given necessary directives on how to instill and strengthen these values among the young generation.
The meeting was chaired by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Secretary General and Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. Among those present were Abdul Moyeen Khan, member of the BNP National Standing Committee and Member of Parliament; Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, member of the National Standing Committee and Minister of Finance; Selima Rahman, member of the National Standing Committee and Member of Parliament for a reserved women's seat; Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain, member of the National Standing Committee and Minister of Social Welfare; Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Adviser to the Prime Minister; BNP Publicity Secretary Sultan Salahuddin Tuku; S.M. Jilani, President of the Jatiyatabadi Shechchhashebak Dal; Rakibul Islam Rakib, President of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal; along with leaders and activists from various levels of the party.
