National Revolution and Solidarity Day observed in Italy with tributes to Ziaur Rahman
National Revolution and Solidarity Day was observed in Italy with due dignity. The day was marked at the embassy office on Saturday (7 November) at 11am local time.
At the event, special tribute was paid to Shaheed President and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, recalling his contribution and his sacrifices for the welfare of the country, and prayers were offered for the salvation of his departed soul.
The programme began in the morning with the national anthem and the hoisting of the flag at the embassy. The messages of the Prime Minister and the President were then read out.
The discussion was conducted by Asif Anam Siddiqui, First Secretary (Labour and Welfare) of the embassy. Speakers included Shahadat Hossain, chief of Italy Janata Exchange; Taifur Rahman Choton, former elected president of Italy BNP; Animur Rahman Salam, former acting president; and Syed Moinul Alam, former vice-president, among others.
A documentary on 7 November was screened at the event. Numerous leaders and activists of Italy BNP, Jubo Dal and Metropolitan BNP, along with other expatriate Bangladeshis, took part.
Journalists from print, online and electronic media were also present. Al Amin, Economic Counsellor of the embassy, explained the significance of National Revolution and Solidarity Day to the guests.
Marzuk Russell, Head of Chancery, read out the messages of the Prime Minister and the President.
Riad Hossain also spoke at the event. He said government employees must work within the rules, so no work outside the rules can be done. He noted that an embassy event must be conducted in line with government rules.
Riad Hossain requested that no one ask about anyone's political identity when visiting a government office. He said this government is working to build institutions, so Bangladesh is not a failed state — Bangladesh is a successful state.
Citing the examples of Myanmar and North Korea, he said similar things had happened in Bangladesh too — in 1971, 1975, 1990 and most recently in 2024. In his words, Bangladesh could have become a failed state, but it did not because of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.
Riad Hossain added that government officials do not do politics, but they are politically conscious. They analyse politics, think about the country and work for the country — that is the oath with which they join the service, he said.
At the closing ceremony, Riad Hossain thanked everyone present. He paid deep respect to Shaheed President and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and recalled his revolutionary struggle.
