Like everyone else, I am also drawn
to chatter. Sometimes I just want a storm in a cup of tea. Whether it is
politics or literature. I was talking to a senior leader of Awami League. We
were talking about the current political and economic situation. Another
colleague of mine was also at the table. We discussed about whether or not BNP
will participate in the next election. The current state of Sri Lanka, the war
in Ukraine, the global reality and the challenges facing the government were
not left out from the storm in a cup of tea. We questioned what will be the
role of America and India regarding Bangladesh in the upcoming elections and
why diplomats are so active about Bangladesh now. The leader was giving his
opinion. Again he was throwing questions to us. The leader said, 'Neither BNP
nor foreigners are a factor for us. The politics of Bangladesh is not dependent
on foreign countries. Nothing will happen in this country at the behest of any
other country's ambassador or high commissioner. BNP's attempt to fish in
troubled water will be of no use. Sushil and doctors' multifaceted activities
in the country and abroad will be ruined if we are good.' I was listening to
the words attentively. I asked, what do you mean by saying we are good? Please
elaborate. In response, the leader said, 'We mean the Awami League. Talking
about the activities of our leaders and workers. Common people see the
activities of the government party. But some people do whatever they want
without understanding. They engage in fights among themselves. Creates
unnecessary controversy. Manifests unrestrained behavior. Does not want to
understand reality. People are disappointed by this. The workers of the
government party are angry and saddened. Our problem is with our inner
troubles. Outside conspiracies were there before; they are still there. Only by
dealing with them Awami League is in today's position.
I liked the words. Awami League
is an old, traditional and experienced political party. Over the ages, this
party has fought various movements. This party has led the liberation war. Sheikh
Hasina fought with Bangabandhu's Awami League all her life. Established human
rights. Today's Awami League is enjoying the benefits of her sacrifice. She has
created a record of consecutive powers. Bangabandhu and Sheikh Hasina's Awami
League knows how to agitate and how to disrupt a movement. The party has equal
experience of being in and out of power for a long time. BNP does not have the
strength to do anything with a strong stand against this party. Tiredness has
developed within the BNP for being out of power for a long time. After Begum
Khaleda Zia went to jail, there was despair. BNP is no longer in its previous
position. They could not create any movement for the release of the party
chairperson. Couldn't stand by the leader. There is still no end to the
problems inside and outside the party. Begum Khaleda Zia is now physically ill.
She is surrounded by doctors, lawsuits and jails. General leaders and workers
are worried about her physical condition. Another top leader of the party is in
London. Bangladeshi politics cannot be led at the top level while sitting on
foreign soil. Mirza Fakhrul is fighting to manage the team in this difficult
environment. It is still not the time to tell how much he can do. However, as a
gentleman, Mirza Fakhrul has established a position in the country and abroad.
And surviving.
The political reality of ruling party
and opposition parties are completely different. There is account of demand in
government party. Assault case and jail on opposition party. Awami League was
in the opposition for a long time. They are in today's position after facing
difficult situations including assault case and lawsuits. No one faced more
adversity than Awami League. After August 15, 1975, this party was out of power
for 21 years. 1975 to 1980 was a miserable time for the party. Then the leaders
decided to bring Bangabandhu Daughter to support the party due to the difficult
reality. Millions of Awami League workers welcomed the news of the leader's
arrival. Enthusiasm was created in the team. These workers were Bangabandhu's
trust. Sheikh Hasina also survives in their love. 1977 paved the way for Sheikh
Hasina to take charge of Awami League. The conference was held on April 3 and 4
that year at the Eden Hotel in Dhaka. Sheikh Hasina was brought to a silent
discussion among the party workers of that conference. In the conference,
Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury was one of the claimants of the party president. Syeda
Zohra Tajuddin inaugurated the conference under the chairmanship of Molla
Jalaluddin. Many leaders including Fanibhushan Majumder, Zahirul Qayoum
directly opposed Mizan Chowdhury in that conference. Young leaders agreed to
it. In that council Syeda Zohra Tajuddin was temporarily made the convener. Later,
Abdul Malek Ukil took over as president. Abdur Razzak became the general
secretary and Tofail Ahmed became the Organizing Secretary.
In that conference, Mizanur
Rahman Chowdhury paid tribute to Bangabandhu and said, 'The leader is gone but
the workers are left behind. If a civilian government is established in the
country, then it is possible for Awami League to form that government.' Mizan
Chowdhury's speech encouraged the leaders and workers of Awami League. The idea
was created around Sheikh Hasina. The next conference of Awami League was held
on February 13-15, 1981. A year before that conference, the leaders started
coming and going to Delhi. They requested Bangabandhu Daughter to take charge
of the party. Dr. SA Malek, Zillur Rahman, IV Rahman, Abdus Samad Azad, Korban
Ali, Amir Hossain Amu, Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury and other senior leaders
repeatedly went with the request. In the 1981 conference, Sheikh Hasina's name
was announced as the president. There was no other alternative to keep the
Awami League together and to energize the workers. After the conference many
leaders including Abdul Malek Ukil, Dr. Kamal Hossain, Zillur Rahman, IV
Rahman, Abdul Mannan of Tangail, Abdus Samad Azad, Korban Ali, Zohra Tajuddin,
Sajeda Chowdhury, Golam Akbar Chowdhury, Amir Hossain Amu, Abdur Razzak, Tofail
Ahmed and many others went to Delhi again. Separately, SA Malek was the first
to go. They met with the leader about the date of return to the country. Awami
League leaders and workers all over the country were waiting for her return. Finally,
the wait ended on May 17 of the same year.
Before Sheikh Hasina took the
lead, there was apprehension about the future of Awami League. There were fears
about survival. Sheikh Hasina took the helm of Awami League in a difficult
environment. She was only 34 then. It was a challenge to lead such a big team
at that age. Bangabandhu's daughter faced the challenge and brought the Awami
League closer to power in 1986. Became the leader of the opposition party in
the National Parliament. As in 1986, Awami League could not come to power in
1991 due to conspiracy. With infinite patience she tackled everything
single-handedly. Awami League came to power in 1996 due to her single activism.
After five years, in 2001, the conspiracy started again around Awami League. Awami
League's preferred CEC was in the net of that plot. No support was received
from the Awami League nominated president. After BNP-Jamaat came to power,
riots started all over the country. Khaleda Zia's government had to send in the
army to stop the violence. Operation Cleanheart was conducted across the
country. The army went back after dealing with the situation. But the
conspiracy against Sheikh Hasina was not over. This time, a grenade attack was
carried out to kill Bangabandhu's daughter. The head of various agencies of the
state has been accused in this incident and is now in jail. Allah saved her
from death in a grenade attack on 21 August. Allah has kept her alive for
people because she wants to do great work for the country.
Not only on August 21, Sheikh
Hasina was repeatedly attacked after coming to the country in 1981, before 1996
and after 2001. She faced death. She was imprisoned. But she dealt the
situation with extreme patience. Handled everything inside and outside the
party. Many people may have forgotten many realities. Awami League would have
come to power in 1986 and 1991 if Bakshal was not formed under the leadership
of Abdur Razzak. We didn't have to wait until 1996. She handled the challenges
of Dr. Kamal Hossain, Mostafa Mohsin Montu. Brought Abdur Razzaq back home.
Abolished Razzak’s Bakshal. During and after the 1991 elections, we toured the
country with Sheikh Hasina and saw people's love for her. She is responding to
the love of the people of Bangladesh by coming to power with the surprise of
development. Her philosophy, strong leadership of thought gave new height to
Awami League and brought to a new level. Expectations have increased about
Bangladesh in the country and abroad. Countries like Pakistan sees Bangladesh as
a role model of development. Appreciates the Padma Bridge. This is the success
of Sheikh Hasina; the success is of Bangabandhu's ideological style. People's
expectations have increased for the healthy development of Bangladesh in the future.
A new dream has been created. This achievement cannot be hindered by the
childish behavior of some fools. I don't think Sheikh Hasina herself will let
anyone do that.
The over-enthusiasts destroy
Awami League all the time. Damaged reputation at home and abroad. Why would the
party take responsibility of some ministers, MPs, leaders and bureaucrats? It
is not the responsibility of an MP to beat. Committee Trade is not the responsibility
of responsible affiliate leader. Many leaders and activists at the field level
regretted the committee trade. Expressed disappointment about not holding the
conference. For two and a half years, the Central Jubo League could not protect
the request of Comilla South District Awami League President, General Secretary
to make a committee. This organization is now of no good. One of Omar Farooq
Chowdhury's critics said that he used to take decisions in haste. At the end of
the day, he would organize and return home. Now it's the opposite. That day, an
MP lamented about the Chhatra League. He said, they are taking money from both
sides with the committee. Such committee trade is not the political culture of
Awami League. If dynamic leadership is not created, if competent leaders do not
come, the influence of government bureaucrats in politics will naturally
increase. I have seen many bureaucrats become Awami Leaguers in the last 12
years. I have also seen it changed. Many people make new calculations after
retirement. Forget about becoming a super Awami League during service. Some
become civils. They speak on talk-shows and criticize the Awami League
government. They express their displeasure if they do not get a contract
appointment or a new five-year appointment to a commission. Forget what get got
during their tenure. Awami League cannot depend on bureaucracy. Awami League is
a political party based on labor. There are twelve types of people gathering in
this group. But field workers are different. They have no demand. They worked
for Bangabandhu. And working for Bangabandhu Daughter. They don't compare what they
got and what they didn't. Because of that Awami League surviving. And will be
surviving. As long as Sheikh Hasina is there, I don't see anything to worry
about this party. She is handling everything single-handedly. She is the center
of trust.
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The Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman emphasized that healthcare and its improvement were crucial for the development of the country. He believed that without advancements in healthcare and its infrastructure, and without people having the right to good health, building the nation would not be possible. Therefore, Bangabandhu formulated a beautiful policy framework at that time, which was both modern and scientifically sound. Most importantly, her daughter the visionary statesperson Sheikh Hasina has been implementing those policies in the same manner as Bangabandhu initiated, based on his foundational principles.
After independence, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave us this instruction that for a state to prosper economically and stand firmly on its feet, the health of its people must be safeguarded. In line with this vision, he initiated the development of Bangladesh's healthcare system, laying down a blueprint for its advancement. This vision is enshrined in the constitution of Bangladesh, emphasizing the centrality of healthcare to the well-being of its citizens. Drawing inspiration from Bangabandhu's philosophy, our esteemed leader, Sheikh Hasina, continues to steer our nation, providing constant guidance and implementing effective measures to further enhance the country's healthcare system.
The Honourable Prime Minister has provided a strategic framework for medical research. Henceforth, we can develop a five-year action plan under the guidance of the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC). It is imperative for doctors to show interest in medical research. Integration of research methodology into medical education curriculum is underway but requires reinforcement. Adequate evaluation mechanisms should be established for physicians committed to medical research.
The lifelong goal of the Father of the Nation was to bring smiles to the faces of the distressed people of Bangladesh. He prioritized the healthcare sector to achieve this goal. In just over three years, he took several significant steps to improve the country's healthcare system. He formulated robust constitutional policies, practical action plans, and necessary infrastructure.
The word "freedom" is our most cherished and revered term. Just as every individual dreams of freedom, thirsts for it, and holds the desire for freedom in their hearts, so too does a nation achieve its ultimate transformation and embark on the path of development through the means of freedom. Just as individual freedom develops and liberates a person, igniting the stream of their free thoughts, similarly the freedom of a nation takes all its people towards progress and modernity, ensuring the success of nation so that all citizens can enjoy its benefits. Therefore, if we analyze the history of the world, we will see that without freedom, no nation could uphold self-respect, dignity, and prosper. Thus, throughout the world, in every country, we have witnessed the aspiration for freedom, wars fought for freedom, compromises made for freedom, and people of the whole world being mobilized for freedom.