On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman paid tribute at the National Memorial to mark Bangladesh’s Independence Day. After placing wreaths in honor of the martyrs, he urged all citizens to work together to ensure that the true benefits of independence are realized, emphasizing collective effort for the nation’s development and progress.

Dr. Rahman led a delegation of opposition leaders who offered prayers and floral tributes to the martyrs. During the event, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam also expressed respect for those who fought and sacrificed for independence, including the freedom fighters and Birangonas. He noted that the aspirations of independence remain unfulfilled, highlighting the continued struggle of the younger generation.

Nahid Islam added that their goal is to build a Bangladesh based on equality and human dignity, inspired by the spirit of 1971 and the aspirations of July 2024.