Bangladesh’s newly elected Speaker of the 13th National Parliament, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, stated that a new journey of democracy has begun in the country. Speaking to journalists on Saturday morning after the Eid congregation at the National Parliament premises, he expressed hope that the dream behind the 1971 Liberation War, which remains unfulfilled, would be realized through collective efforts of the new parliament and the people.

He emphasized that citizens have elected a party and representatives with great expectations, and he urged all members of parliament to reflect those aspirations through their work. The Speaker also mentioned that a war has broken out in the Middle East, warning that countries like Bangladesh could face economic challenges as a result. He prayed for an end to the conflict soon.

Hafiz Uddin Ahmad further called on Bangladesh and other Muslim nations to strengthen their economies and work together for the welfare and prosperity of their people.