Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie, Joint Secretary-General of the BNP, expressed deep sorrow over the internal conflict among the ‘July Warriors’ in Shahbagh and issued a call for unity.
On Saturday (2 August), during a representative election meeting of the BNP in Lahar Kandi Union, Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila, Annie conveyed these sentiments.
Annie’s Remarks on the Conflict and Unity
Annie stated,
“We are all ‘July Warriors’ from the 24th movement. If a few claim to tarnish our name in the name of ‘July Warriors’, it hurts us deeply. The clash that occurred in Shahbagh pains us greatly. If we suffer because of them, naturally the fascists will seize the opportunity there.”
She further added,
“If political parties fail to unite, danger awaits us. Everyone will again face oppression and persecution. The oppression I or you face is not the same as that suffered by the common people. Why should the common people suffer because of me? Let us unite to strengthen the foundation of democracy and accelerate the election process.”
Speakers at the Meeting
| Speaker | Position |
| Abdur Rahim Bhuiyan | General Secretary, Lahar Kandi Union BNP |
| Sahabuddin Sabu | Member Secretary, District BNP |
| Hasibur Rahman | Joint Convener |
| Wahid Uddin Chowdhury Happy | Vice-President, Bangladesh Football Federation |
| Ahmed Ferdous Manik | District PP |
| Hafizur Rahman | President, Nationalist Lawyers’ Forum |
| Main Uddin Chowdhury Riaz | Convener, Sadar (East) Upazila BNP |
| Shah Md. Emran | Joint Convener |
| Mokhlesur Rahman Harun | Member Secretary |
The meeting was chaired by Abdur Rahim Bhuiyan, General Secretary of Lahar Kandi Union BNP.
The call for unity among the political forces highlights the critical need for solidarity to counter oppression and to strengthen democratic processes amid ongoing challenges faced by the BNP and its supporters.
