Palestine holds a special place in the emotions of Bangladesh. Bangladesh has always stood by Palestine in its struggle for independence. That is why on November 29, 2023, we initiated activities through the March for Palestine platform. The fight for the rights of the Palestinian people was one of the key inspirations behind the July Uprising.
These remarks were made by Nahid Islam, Advisor to the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, when Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yusuf S. Y. Ramadan visited the office of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications today, Sunday.
The advisor stated that Palestine is a point of national unity for us. Bangladesh has always supported the oppressed and persecuted people of Palestine. He reiterated that Bangladesh consistently supports Palestine’s rightful demands, adding that the people of Bangladesh stand firmly for Palestine’s independence and sovereignty.
Addressing the advisor, Yusuf S. Y. 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 advisor to meet with members of the OIC committee.
During the meeting, the Secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division, Dr. Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahman, and senior officials from the ministry were present.