Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is raising hopes for social change in the post-July Bangladesh. He emphasized that the Prime Minister is also working to change the behavioral culture to build a new and non-communal Bangladesh.
Minister's Remarks at July Martyrs' Day Event
The minister made these remarks while addressing a publication unveiling ceremony, photography exhibition, and discussion at the DFP Auditorium on the occasion of July Martyrs' Day 2026. He highlighted the Prime Minister's initiatives, such as asking people to throw garbage in dustbins to build a clean city and instructing city corporations to maintain cleanliness.
Focus on Youth and Behavioral Change
Mirza Fakhrul, also the BNP Secretary General, noted that the premier is raising hopes for change among the youth. He stressed the importance of changing the mentality to move the country forward. The minister expressed disappointment over the lack of visible change in implementing the aspirations of the July Uprising in the past five months.
Historical Context and Sacrifice
Fakhrul reflected on the historical sacrifices made since 1947 to change the fate of the people. He mentioned the countless lives lost from 1952 to 2024 in the struggle for an inequality-free society. The minister also talked about changing consumerist behavior to implement the spirit of July.
Tribute to Begum Khaleda Zia
Mirza Fakhrul paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, describing her as the first female freedom fighter in the country. He recounted her unwavering support for independence and her fight for the people until her death. The event was chaired by Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon and attended by various dignitaries.






























