Have to build country with love, not revenge or vengeance: Khaleda Zia

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia said, “I stand by the people although now in the UK for treatment. We have to build the country with love, not revenge or vengeance.”

The BNP chairperson was virtually addressing the extended meeting of the party on Thursday (February 27) noon at the LD Hall premises of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban from London.

“Various conspiracies are underway to destroy the achievements made through the mass uprising. We have to forget our petty narrow mentality and work in the greater interest of the country and the nation,” the former prime minister said.

Pointing to the party leaders and activists, Khaleda Zia said, “I believe you will be further inspired by the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and work together for victory in the upcoming elections. Do not engage in anything that could undermine your long struggle and sacrifices.”

The former prime minister also quoted the statement of martyred President Ziaur Rahman as saying “The party is bigger than the individual, the country is bigger than the party”.

“The people of Bangladesh, especially the youth, are eagerly awaiting a positive democratic transformation. We must rise above narrow divisions and work for the greater good of the country and the nation,” she said.

The BNP chairperson said friends of the fascists and the enemies of Bangladesh are still engaged in a deep conspiracy to destroy the achievements made through the mass uprising.

“We have to thwart the conspiracy of the fascists. Not only that, we all have to work together to build a democratic Bangladesh. Let us build a modern, prosperous and democratic Bangladesh as dreamt by Shaheed Zia in the coming days,” she continued.