Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Thursday (November 13) urged all political parties that supported the July Uprising to remain united to ensure a fair election in February, warning that any discord could push the nation into grave danger.
“The unity the people built in the face of death must not be diminished by minor disagreements or conflict,” he said in an address to the nation in the afternoon.
He said the country’s people had been deprived of their rights to vote for nearly one and a half decades and are now eager to exercise that in the upcoming election.
“We must honour the sacrifices of 133 children, hundreds of young men and women and thousands who were injured or lost limbs,” he said.
Referendum, national election together in Feb: Prof Yunus
“The people of this country only wish that in respect for the countless victims, we show tolerance toward different opinions, rise above partisan interests and uphold our collective aspirations and national goals,” Prof Yunus added.
He expressed the hope that political parties would accept the decision on July Charter implementation in the broader national interest, paving the way for a festive and inclusive national election.
“Through this, we will step into a new Bangladesh. We are now at the threshold of building that new nation,” Yunus said.
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