Bangladesh must never return to fascism

Newly appointed Political Affairs Assistant to the Prime Minister, Rashed Khan, on Monday said Bangladesh must never again fall under the grip of fascism and called on all anti-fascist political forces to work together for rebuilding the state, reports UNB.

He made the remarks while briefing reporters after paying tribute and offering prayers at the graves of BNP founder and former President Ziaur Rahman and former BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital following his appointment. Rashed said he has so far done nothing that would cause the Prime Minister to lose confidence in him.

"The Bangladesh that emerged through the Mass Uprising must never again be crushed under the wheels of fascism," he said.

He said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had entrusted him with the responsibility of Political Affairs Assistant based on trust and confidence, noting that he had maintained both personal and organisational relations with the Prime Minister.

Rashed said he had actively participated as a political activist in the simultaneous movement launched in 2022, the one-point movement and later the student-led mass uprising by following Tarique Rahman's directives.