BNP leader and freedom fighter Kazi Moniruzzaman Monir recalled that it was the declaration of independence by Ziaur Rahman in 1971 that inspired him to join the Liberation War.
He said, “Since then, I have worked as a dedicated follower of Ziaur Rahman, a visionary leader. But democracy in Bangladesh has repeatedly stumbled and is now facing its deepest crisis since independence. Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian government continues to conspire against the nation.”

Monir praised Khaleda Zia for leading movements against dictatorship and standing by people in every crisis. He added that Tarique Rahman would soon lead Bangladesh as Prime Minister, completing the unfinished tasks of Ziaur Rahman and those left incomplete due to conspiracies against Khaleda Zia.
He also alleged that people in Rupganj, including himself, suffered from false cases filed under the influence of former MP Golam Dastgir Gazi.