Online Desk: Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Sunday said the Palestinian people’s fight for their rights was one of the key inspirations behind the July Uprising.
“Palestine holds a special place in the emotions of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has always stood by Palestine in its struggle for independence. That is why on November 29, 2023, we initiated activities through the March for Palestine platform,” said Nahid Islam.
Nahid, also adviser to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, made the remarks when Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yusuf SY Ramadan visited his office on Sunday, said a ministry press release.
The advisor said, “Palestine is a point of national unity for us. Bangladesh has always supported the oppressed and persecuted people of Palestine”. Nahid reiterated that Bangladesh consistently supports Palestine’s rightful demands, adding that the people of Bangladesh stand firmly for Palestine’s independence and sovereignty, read the release.
Addressing the advisor, Yusuf S. Y. Ramadan said, “Your arrival comes at a time when the people of Bangladesh had almost given up hope. Everyone is looking toward you. The people of the country want to place their trust in you.”
Yusuf expressed gratitude to the people of Bangladesh, saying that despite the geographical distance, Bangladesh is more vocal about the rights of the Palestinian people than many other Muslim countries.
Nahid Islam reaffirmed Bangladesh’s unwavering support for the Palestinian state and its people. He expressed hope that Palestine will eventually achieve the independent state it longs for.
The ambassador stated, “We sincerely wish success for the current interim government because if this government succeeds, the people of Palestine will be stronger. We want the interim government to succeed in fulfilling the dreams of its people.”
The ambassador also invited the advisor to meet with members of the OIC committee.
Secretary to the Posts and Telecommunications Division Dr. Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman, and senior officials from the ministry were present during the meeting.
