TBM Report
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has remarked that political entities who were conspicuously absent from the streets during the anti-fascist movement began gradually surfacing only after the fall of the autocratic regime on August 5.
He called upon the political partners of the simultaneous movement to preserve their unity and work cohesively to fulfill public expectations, stressing the need to protect the nation from the influence of these emerging “secret elements.”
The Prime Minister made these observations on Monday evening during a greeting exchange and dinner hosted for leaders of coalition political parties at the State Guest House Jamuna.
Addressing the coalition leaders, Tarique Rahman stated, “We stood together on the streets in the past, we remain together today, and we will continue our journey together in the future. There is no rationale for distancing ourselves from you. Therefore, everyone must work in unison to satisfy the people’s aspirations.”
He emphasized that exercising patience is paramount to meeting public hopes, adding that political differences should never lead to division among allies.
In a veiled reference to a particular political party, the Prime Minister noted, “We were actively fighting on the streets during the struggle, yet many today seek to claim credit for that movement. I do not wish to name anyone, but using the word ‘secret’ is enough for citizens to identify them.”
He further remarked, “They were nowhere to be seen during the anti-fascist campaign despite our efforts to locate them. However, following the collapse of autocracy on August 5, these secret forces gradually emerged. To retain public trust, we must safeguard the country from these opportunistic elements.”
Reiterating the 31-point state reform outline, Prime Minister Rahman emphasized that the coalition partners had jointly presented this blueprint to the public during the autocratic era. He asserted that the electorate voted in favor of the 31-point agenda, transforming it into a national mandate that requires collective implementation by all like-minded political forces.
Earlier, the Prime Minister arrived at Jamuna at around 7:30 PM, exchanged pleasantries, and joined leaders from various parties—including Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar), Nagorik Oikya, Revolutionary Workers Party, and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam—for dinner following welcome remarks by BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
