After the murder of 2 Hindus, Tariq Rehman made a special plan, wants to create a new Bangladesh like this; 17 minute speech raised hope

Tariq Rahman: Nearly six decades ago, American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech from the Lincoln Memorial became a symbolic voice of equality and human rights around the world. echo of that legacy now bangladesh is being heard in politics.

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On 25 December, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tariq Rahman gave his first public speech in Bangladesh with the slogan “I have a plan”, paraphrasing Martin Luther King. This speech was not only a sign of his political comeback but also a clear message on the current direction of Bangladesh.

17 minute special speech

This address of Tariq Rehman was 17 minutes long. The interesting thing is that Martin Luther King’s historic speech was also of the same time period. During this, he outlined his priorities and future strategy for governance, which clearly indicated that he is ready to play the role of leadership.

Appeal to create a new Bangladesh

Tariq Rehman, who is considered a strong contender for the post of Prime Minister, kept social harmony at the center of his speech. He appealed to both Muslims and Hindus to create a new Bangladesh. His message has come at a time when the political scenario of the country is struggling with division and the activities of radical Islamist groups are seen increasing.

Changing political environment of Bangladesh

This speech of Tariq is being considered very important amidst the new political equations that have emerged under the Mohammad Yunus administration. According to experts, this speech is being seen as an attempt to strike a balance between increasing polarization and instability in the country. This message of Tariq Rehman is important for India also. At a time when India-Bangladesh relations are said to be at their lowest ebb, this approach based on inclusivity and stability points to new possibilities.

Vision of Secure Bangladesh

In this background, Tariq Rahman put forward the vision of a secure Bangladesh including all communities. He said, “People of different religions live here, including Muslims, Buddhists, Christians and Hindus. Together we want to create a Bangladesh like a mother’s dream.” Within a week, two Hindus, Dipu Chandra Das and Amrit Mandal, were murdered in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, this speech of Tariq Rahman has brought a ray of hope for the minorities in Bangladesh.