Palestine's struggle one of the inspirations behind July uprising: Nahid Islam
The adviser stated that Palestine is a point of national unity and Bangladesh has always supported the oppressed and persecuted people of Palestine
The fight for the rights of the Palestinian people was one of the key inspirations behind the July uprising, Nahid Islam, adviser to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, said today (1 December).
"Palestine holds a special place in the emotions of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has always stood by Palestine in its struggle for independence. That's why on 29 November 2023, we initiated activities through the 'March for Palestine' platform," he said when Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef SY Ramadan visited the office of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications today.
The adviser stated that Palestine is a point of national unity and Bangladesh has always supported the oppressed and persecuted people of Palestine.
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Addressing the adviser, Yousef SY Ramadan said, "Your arrival comes at a time when the people of Bangladesh had almost given up hope. Everyone is looking toward you. The people of the country want to place their trust in you."
He expressed gratitude to the people of Bangladesh, saying that despite the geographical distance, Bangladesh is more vocal about the rights of the Palestinian people than many other Muslim countries.
Nahid Islam reaffirmed Bangladesh's unwavering support for the Palestinian state and its people. He expressed hope that Palestine will eventually achieve the independent state it longs for.
The ambassador stated, "We sincerely wish success for the current interim government because if this government succeeds, the people of Palestine will be stronger. We want the interim government to succeed in fulfilling the dreams of its people."
The ambassador also invited the adviser to meet with members of the OIC committee.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division, Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman, and senior officials from the ministry were present.
