Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the events of 1971 will never align with any other part of Bangladesh’s history. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon at a BNP discussion meeting held at the Engineers Institute auditorium in Ramna, Dhaka, marking Independence Day.

During his speech, Ahmed emphasized that no one should attempt to take away the victory or role of others, but that all must first honor 1971 and uphold the history of Bangladesh’s independence and liberation war. He added that while movements have overthrown autocratic governments, the state itself was achieved through the sacrifice of countless lives and must be protected from any future authoritarian resurgence.

Ahmed further stressed the need to continue democratic practices and foster a culture of dialogue and consensus in parliament to advance the state and preserve its sovereignty.