On the occasion of Shaheed Asad Day, Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), called upon the people of Bangladesh to unite in the defense of the country's independence, sovereignty, and democracy. He made this appeal in a message sent to the media on January 20.

In his message, Tarique Rahman expressed deep respect for the memory of Asaduzzaman, a martyr of the 1969 democratic movement. He offered prayers for the soul of Shaheed Asad and paid homage to his undying legacy. Tarique Rahman noted that Shaheed Asad remains an unforgettable name in the history of the nation's struggle for self-determination and democracy.

Asaduzzaman, a fearless soldier, sacrificed his life on the streets in a bid to free the country from military dictatorship and restore democracy. His bloodshed hastened the fall of the autocratic regime and secured the democratic rights of the people of Bangladesh.

In his message, Tarique Rahman emphasized that the martyrdom of Shaheed Asad has inspired numerous movements and struggles for democracy in the years that followed. On this significant day, he underscored that protecting the nation’s sovereignty, ensuring the freedom of the people, and strengthening democracy are the most urgent tasks.

Tarique Rahman called on the citizens of Bangladesh to work together and remain united in these critical endeavors. He urged national solidarity, stressing that the collective effort of all people is necessary to safeguard the nation’s democratic values and sovereignty.

The message of unity and resilience comes at a time when the country faces ongoing political challenges, and the call for strengthening democracy and protecting human rights is more pressing than ever. By invoking the memory of Shaheed Asad, Tarique Rahman aims to inspire the people of Bangladesh to uphold the democratic ideals for which the nation’s martyrs sacrificed their lives.