Fakhrul concerned over deepening political division after July Uprising

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul on Monday lamented that political divisions are widening despite the July Uprising offering a chance for national unity, reports UNB.
Speaking at a discussion-cum-reception, he said politics can never be beautiful or meaningful without honesty, integrity and a genuine desire to fulfill people's dreams.
"We are becoming disheartened. After such a major Uprising, a great opportunity has emerged to rebuild and beautify our country. But as we look around, we see our politicians losing unity. Many are drifting away, and a sense of disunity is spreading all around. Naturally, this makes many of us feel deeply disappointed," the BNP leader said.
Fakhrul said he did not want to burden the youth with despair by describing the gloomy political scenario but rather wanted to see a new dawn of hope rise before them. "You must always dream. Without dreams, you cannot move forward. You must have a dream, and you must have the ability to fulfil that dream."
Referring to a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, he urged the young generation not to give up despite the darkness. "Just as the poet calls on the bird not to stop flying even when night falls, I say to the youth-rise again, for the future is calling you."
The monthly magazine 'Bishwabidyalay Porikroma' organised the programme at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh, to honour students who achieved GPA-5 in this year's SSC examination.
Later, Fakhrul handed over crests and certificates to the meritorious students.
Encouraging the younger generation to prepare themselves for global competition, he lamented that Bangladesh's education system fails to equip students with the necessary skills. "Our education system is of very low standard. The politicians and the bureaucracy are to blame for that," he said.
The BNP leader criticised the lack of emphasis on technical and vocational education, saying the country could have benefited greatly if such systems had been prioritised.
"Students complete their BA or MA degrees-whether from Chandpur or my home district Thakurgaon-and then roam around without jobs because those degrees don't ensure employment.
Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday urged the government to ensure that members of minority communities do not face any trouble or harassment in any way.
"We want to make it very clear to the government, especially to the law enforcement agencies - we don't want to see you putting our minority brothers and sisters in danger or causing them any trouble. I'm saying this very clearly today," he said.
Fakhrul made the call at a programme at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office organised to welcome at around 50 members of the Hindu community who joined the party.
"We receive many reports. Please, do not harass people from these communities. They are our members, our brothers. We are with them and will remain beside them with all our strength," the BNP leader said.
Welcoming the new members, Fakhrul said, "You can be sure from now on - you are our friends, and we are with you."