Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia urged the people to keep off political vendetta and rebuild the country in spirit of love and fraternity.
She made the call while she was virtually addressing an extended committee meeting of the party held at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
鈥楾oday people from all walks of life in the country, especially the youths, are looking forward to a positive democratic change,鈥� the BNP chairperson said.
She further that the fascist regime was overthrown as a result of the coordinated movement of the BNP leaders and activists and the students, paving the way for the formation of an interim government.
鈥楾he people expect them to swiftly complete essential reforms to reorganise the state and institute an election acceptable to all, ensuring the country鈥檚 return to democracy,鈥� Khaleda Zia said.
Saying that the nation was passing a critical juncture, the BNP chairperson urged party members, 鈥楧o not do anything that will make our struggle and sacrifice go in vain.鈥�
She alleged that the fascist regime鈥檚 allies and the enemies of Bangladesh were still engaged in a deep conspiracy to sabotage the achievements of the mass uprising.
The conspiracy must be foiled by forging steel-solid unity among people, Khaleda said.
She also urged all to devote all their strength to build a modern, prosperous and democratic Bangladesh, as envisioned by the BNP founder, Ziaur Rahman, and to consolidate this hard-earned achievement through further strengthening the national unity.
鈥楾hrough you I appeal to people鈥攍et us all work together to transform our beloved Bangladesh into a truly liveable, developed and democratic state, not through revenge, but through mutual love and brotherhood,鈥� stated the BNP chairperson.
Khaleda Zia left Bangladesh for medical treatment on January 7 and is currently staying in London, where she is undergoing treatment and recuperation.
鈥楨ven though I am in the UK for medical treatment,聽 I am always with you,鈥� she said.
Khaleda Zia told party leaders and activists that their continuous struggle for democracy over the past 15 years, along with the sacrifices made for countless colleagues, victims of oppression and torture, and the thousands of false cases they had faced, would be remembered forever.
She emphasised that their efforts would be honoured not only by the party but also by the nation.