Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that Shaheed Ziaur Rahman’s role in Bangladesh’s Liberation War remains unparalleled and cannot be concealed. He made the remarks on Friday at a discussion organized by the BNP at the Engineers Institution auditorium in Dhaka, marking the country’s Independence and National Day. Tarique Rahman said that Ziaur Rahman and his contributions to the nation had been undermined in various ways in the past. He referred to Zia’s 1972 essay titled ‘The Liberation of a Nation,’ published shortly after the war, noting that no freedom fighter had objected to its content at the time.

He emphasized that this acceptance demonstrated Ziaur Rahman’s unique place in the Liberation War. Tarique Rahman also cautioned against excessive focus on the past, saying that dwelling too much on history can hinder the future, while forgetting it entirely blinds a nation. He urged that discussions and research should not diminish the history of the Liberation War.

The Prime Minister concluded by highlighting that despite limited resources, a self-reliant Bangladesh could be achieved through unity and collective effort.