National Revolution and Solidarity Day observed in Jeddah; expatriates urged to stay united

National Revolution and Solidarity Day 2026 was observed with due dignity in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at an event organised by the Consulate General of Bangladesh. Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad) attended the programme, held on the consulate premises on Saturday (7 November), as chief guest.

The programme began with the hoisting of the national flag accompanied by the national anthem. The religious affairs minister and the consul general formally hoisted the flag. Recitation from the Holy Quran and its Bengali translation were then presented.

Messages from the president and the prime minister on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day were read out at the event. A documentary on the historic Sepoy-Janata Revolution was also screened.

In his speech as chief guest, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain (Kaikobad) highlighted the importance and significance of National Revolution and Solidarity Day. He stressed the slogan 'Bangladesh First' and the protection of democracy through the implementation of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's 31-point programme.

He called on expatriate Bangladeshis to remain united in the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, the proponent of multiparty democracy.

The minister also urged them to abide by the laws of Saudi Arabia and to send remittances through legal banking channels to enrich the country's economy.

In his address, the consul general recalled with deep respect the martyrs of the 1975 Sepoy-Janata Revolution, the Language Movement, the great Liberation War and various movements for self-determination.

Praying for the salvation of their souls, he highlighted the importance and significance of Bangladesh's Liberation War, Independence Day and national days.

He urged expatriates to refrain from illegal activities that tarnish the country's image and to send remittances home through legal channels.

Leaders of the local Bangladeshi community also spoke at the event. It concluded with special prayers seeking the welfare and prosperity of Bangladesh.

Officials and staff of the consulate, the secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and officials of the Bangladesh Hajj Office in Jeddah and Biman Bangladesh Airlines were present. Leaders of the local Bangladeshi community, media workers, and teachers, officials, staff and students of the Bangla and English mediums of Bangladesh International School also took part in the programme.