Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon today called for making Jatiya Sangsad the main center of politics to properly evaluate the bloodstain sacrifices of all democratic movements, including the July Uprising and the 1971 Great Liberation War. He criticized the tendency to artificially take politics out of parliament, emphasizing the need to keep political debate within democratic culture and glorify the political process.
Swapon's Vision for Parliamentary Democracy
Swapon highlighted the importance of making the parliament effective and vibrant. He stated that even 55 years after the Liberation War, the country still faces challenges in ensuring the right to vote, which is a matter of shame and self-criticism. He noted that the current government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is committed to implementing the July Charter through the elected parliament.
Challenges and Commitments
The minister expressed concern over attempts to take politics to the streets or outside the parliament, even when remembering the martyrs. He condemned the use of social media for spreading obscenities and conspiracies, which go beyond common values. Swapon emphasized that the sacrifice of the martyrs will be meaningful only when good governance is ensured by keeping all democratic forces united.
Event Details
The discussion was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) at Jatiya Press Club to mark the 2nd anniversary of the July Uprising. Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke as the chief guest. BFUJ President Obaidur Rahman Shaheen delivered the welcome speech, while BFUJ Secretary General Quader Gani Chowdhury presented a keynote paper. The event was chaired by DUJ President Md Shahidul Islam and moderated by its General Secretary Khurshid Alam.
