United News of Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday called upon people from all sections of society including businesspeople, young entrepreneurs and researchers to work together to build a prosperous and desired Bangladesh. “Your cooperation is needed. Your coming forward is needed for the state. Let us work together to build such a state we aspire to build,” he said while inaugurating Bangladesh Innovation Fair-2026 at Novo Theatre in the capital. Seeking cooperation from entrepreneurs, businesspeople and researchers, the Prime Minister said the government would always stand beside them with all possible support. He called for greater collaboration among the government, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and financial institutions. Tarique said the speeches and presentations by speakers at the event have broadly outlined the country’s course of action for the coming days. “Through the issues raised by the previous speakers, particularly Dr Anisuzzaman in his presentation and speech, our course of action for the coming days has broadly been determined,” he said. The Prime Minister said the country would be able to achieve its desired goals if the important issues highlighted by the speakers could be gradually implemented. “If we can gradually implement these issues, we will be able to reach our desired goal.” Highlighting the role of innovators and businesspeople in the country’s overall progress, the Prime Minister urged everyone to come forward with innovative ideas in response to the present needs of the state and government. “On behalf of the government, I seek cooperation from all of you. Your support is essential for the state,” Tarique said. Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Rehan Asif Asad, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Science and Technology M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, BUET Professor Dr Muhammad Anisuzzaman Talukder and Science and Technology Ministry Secretary, among others, addressed the programme.  

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday said the fascist roots must be uprooted and the spirit of July be fully realised to build a happy and prosperous Bangladesh. “The July Uprising was an outburst of the youth and the masses against longstanding deprivation, misrule, corruption, looting, enforced disappearances, killings, abductions, the denial of voting rights and all forms of oppression and tyranny,” said the President in a message marking the July Mass Uprising Day.  The core aim of the July Uprising was to dismantle this discriminatory fascist system, restore democracy, empower the people, and ensure freedom of expression, he added.  Interim govt committed to restoring state power to people: Prof Yunus The president expressed the hope that the aspirations of the July uprising will be reflected in the reform process and a new Bangladesh based on justice and equality will emerge through a true democratic transition. “Today is the historic July Uprising Day. On this day in 2024, students, workers, and the people united in collective resistance against the discriminatory state system and fascist misrule and achieved a decisive victory,” said the President.  He extended his greetings and congratulations to the freedom-loving students-people of the country. He also paid deep homage to all the martyrs of the July Uprising who made the ultimate sacrifice in the struggle to free the country from authoritarian misrule.  He prayed for the eternal salvation of the departed souls. “I remember with profound gratitude the sacrifices and contributions of all the brave July fighters who were injured, became disabled, or lost their eyesight in the uprising,” said President Shahabuddin.  He said ensuring justice for the families of the martyrs and the injured is a sacred responsibility of the state. The state remains committed to fulfilling this responsibility, he added.  He wished all the programmes taken on the occasion of July Mass Uprising Day a grand success.