Dhaka; November 2026: As Bangladesh is poised to commemorate the 51st National Revolution and Solidarity Day tommorow (Saturday – 07th November 2026), President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called upon all to work together to build a democratic, just, humane, and secure Bangladesh through eliminating corruption, discrimination, and all conspiracies, being inspired by the spirit of 7 November. He has made the call in a message on the eve of the National Revolution and Solidarity Day to be observed tomorrow.
The President also called upon all to stay united in commitment to safeguarding national independence and sovereignty, rise above all political differences. The Bangladeshi President has extended heartfelt greetings and felicitations to all citizens of Bangladesh and paid profound tribute to the valiant soldiers and patriotic people who participated in the epoch-making revolution of soldiers and people on 07th November, 1975.
“The historic 7 November remains an unforgettable day in our national life and a defining moment in the history of Bangladesh”, he said. At a critical juncture marked by subservient misrule, corruption, anarchy and hegemonic conspiracies, the united revolution of soldiers and people restored the country's independence and sovereignty, thwarting all conspiracies against the nation, he added.
Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, the Proclaimer of Independence, was freed from captivity. “With the overwhelming support of the people, he was entrusted with the solemn responsibility of governing the state and steering the nation out of crisis. At this moment of profound crisis, he emerged as a saviour of the nation”, the President has reiterated.
The President said the solidarity of soldiers and people represented an unprecedented national awakening inspired by the spirit of independence. “Our Armed Forces have consistently demonstrated unity and solidarity in safeguarding the country's independence, sovereignty and the rights of its people”. The same spirit was rekindled during the mass uprising of 2024, he mentioned.
The unwavering unity of students, women and men, members of the Armed Forces, and people from all walks of life brought an end to sixteen years of fascist rule, he added: “Our beloved motherland was once again saved from the peril of becoming a subservient state”.
Fakhrul said the significance of this revolution and solidarity in the national life is immeasurable. In its aftermath, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman restored multiparty democracy, the rule of law, freedom of expression and freedom of the press; laid the foundations for economic emancipation and social peace, he said.
“He had freed the country from a submissive foreign policy and guided by the principles of Bangladeshi nationalism, led the nation towards development, progress and prosperity. He fostered national unity and established good governance at all levels”, the President has asserted.
“Our national independence and sovereignty have repeatedly faced conspiracies; democracy has been trampled upon and fascist misrule has tightened its grip on the nation. Through the collective efforts of our people, Bangladesh has once again embarked upon the path of democracy under the leadership of an elected government”, he said.
To sustain this journey, the president said, it is imperative to further strengthen democratic institutions and all other institutions of the state. Mutual respect, dialogue must guide efforts to resolve national challenges with the National Parliament remaining at the center of the process. To fulfill the aspirations of 07th November, the state shall be governed by the philosophy of ‘Bangladesh First’, placing the interests of the country and its people above all else. Fakhrul said national interest, equality, justice and democratic practices shall receive the highest priority.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has wished that the revolutionary spirit of 07th November serve as the inspiration and guiding force for building the future Bangladesh. “I believe that the historic 7 November 1975 was a defining date in determining Bangladesh's course”, the Prime Minister has said, while asserting further that those who sought to turn Bangladesh into a subservient state, those who wanted to deprive the people of their democratic and political rights and establish one-party authoritarian rule and those who sought to undermine the glory of the armed forces, the symbol of the nation's valour, courage and honour, were defeated through the historic revolution of the patriotic soldiers and people on that day.
The Prime Minister said history bears the witness that the defeated forces of 07th November 1975 later united under the banner of the Grand Alliance and turned the country into a subservient state following a prolonged course of conspiracy. They have carried out the planned massacre of military personnel at the BDR Headquarters in Pilkhana, undermining the glory and dignity of the armed forces. They have also deprived the people of their voting rights and democratic and political freedoms, establishing a fascist regime in the country.
Finally, after more than a decade and a half, the country was freed from fascism through a bloody mass uprising led by brave students and people, at the cost of thousands of martyrs, said the premier.
“The War of 1971 was fought to achieve independence. The struggle of 2024 was to safeguard the independence of the country and its people”, said Tarique Rahman.
Just as people from all walks of life took to the streets in 2024 to defend the freedom of the country and its people, the soldiers and civilians had also united and taken to the streets in 1975 to thwart all conspiracies against the country's independence and sovereignty, he added: “Our foremost commitment on this year's 07th November should be to ensure that no one can ever again deprive the country and its people of their rights or turn Bangladesh into a subservient state. National unity is essential to fulfill this commitment”.
Given Bangladesh's socio-economic, geographical and political realities, preserving national unity requires us to embrace wholeheartedly the spirit of the soldiers' and people's revolution of 07th November.
Team Maverick.
