Embracing Zia's nationalism key to national progress

Says Habibur Rashid

FE Team | Published: July 18, 2026 22:52:49

State Minister for Road Transport and Bridges and the Ministry of Railways Habibur Rashid Habib, MP, on Saturday laid emphasis on deeply embracing the Bangladeshi nationalism introduced by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman to collectively propel the country towards a path of development and prosperity, reports BSS.
"Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman envisioned a nation rooted in true nationalism. If we can deeply embrace this spirit and recognise our individual roles in the development of our country and its people, we can collectively transform the future of Bangladesh through accountability and unity," he said.
The state minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the publication ceremony of a book titled 'Shaheed President Ziaur Rahmaner Rashtrodorshon' (State Philosophy of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman) at the Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of Dhaka University.
The event was organised by the 'Center for Research on Nationalism and Democracy' (CRND), a platform that was formally launched on Saturday.
Habibur Rashid Habib highlighted that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is now working to realise the vision of a discrimination-free, prosperous, and democratic Bangladesh, carrying forward the state philosophy of Ziaur Rahman through years of sacrifice and struggle.
"Under the leadership and planning of Tarique Rahman, we will move forward to build a new Bangladesh born out of the dreams and sacrifices of the July-August movement. This Bangladesh will belong to its 180 million people, and every citizen will proudly represent the nation on the global stage," Habib added.
Inaugurating the event, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam lauded the book as a research-oriented publication, rich in authentic information and foreign references.
"To understand the Bangladeshi nationalist force and to prevent the rise of fascism, it is crucial to study the state philosophy of President Ziaur Rahman. There is vast scope for research on his life and ideology, and this book successfully highlights those aspects," the VC said, urging everyone to read it.
The author of the book, Additional Special Superintendent of Police (CID) Md. Ruhul Amin Sarker, noted that Ziaur Rahman's state philosophy was a unique combination of absolute faith in Almighty Allah, democracy, Bangladeshi nationalism, national solidarity, free-market economy, and social justice.