# British PM's Speech Echoes Tarique Rahman's 'I Have a Plan' Vision, Says Swapon *Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon noted similarities between the British PM's recent speech and Tarique Rahman's 'I have a plan' vision for Bangladesh.* July 17, 2026 ยท Politics ## At a glance - British PM's recent speech echoed Tarique Rahman's 'I have a plan' vision. - Both leaders emphasized the importance of a clear and credible plan for governance. - Tarique Rahman's plan aims to ensure equal rights for all citizens in Bangladesh. Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today remarked that the newly-elected British Prime Minister's recent speech echoed Bangladesh Premier Tarique Rahman's vision 'I have a plan', which was announced after Rahman's return from London following Sheikh Hasina's downfall. Swapon highlighted that both leaders presented clear and credible plans for their nations' futures, emphasizing the importance of a roadmap for effective governance. ## Plan-Based Leadership Swapon made these remarks as the chief guest at a commemorative meeting organized by social organization 'Apon' at Bangladesh Supreme Court Bar Association. He noted that the British PM's use of the phrase 'I have a plan' reminded him of Rahman's philosophy of plan-based leadership, which he presented to the people of Bangladesh. ## Commitment to Equal Rights The minister emphasized that one of the fundamental principles of Tarique Rahman's plan is to ensure equal rights for all citizens regardless of religion, race, language, ethnicity, or culture. He noted that Bangladesh will continue to move forward as a country of peaceful coexistence among diverse communities, rejecting divisive politics. ## Event Highlights At the event, distinguished students and eminent individuals were honored with awards. The meeting was chaired by Sachindra Nath Haldar, President of Apon, Dhaka. ## Sources - BSS --- Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/politics/british-pm-echoes-tarique-rahmans-i-have-a-plan-vision-swapon