Staff Reporter:
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Ministry of Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah yesterday called upon all to remain united in the national interest to build a democratic, prosperous, humane and modern Bangladesh.
Zabihullah, also a member of BNP Standing Committee, made the call while addressing a discussion meeting as the chief guest, organized by the Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, marking the historic November 7 National Revolution and Solidarity Day, said a PID release.
He said the Sepoy-People’s Revolution of November 7 in the politically critical situation of 1975 is an important chapter in the history of protecting Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty and national solidarity.
Under the leadership of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, the foundation was later laid for reintroducing multiparty democracy and building a self-reliant Bangladesh, he said.
The adviser said Bangladesh has begun a new democratic journey through the long anti-fascist movement, the student-people’s mass uprising of 2024 and the national election of February 12, 2026.
Building a democratic, prosperous, humane and modern Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is now the national commitment, he added.
Highlighting South Korea’s development experience, the Adviser said South Korea has set a unique example to the world through education, technology, industrialisation and skilled human resources development. This experience must be applied to Bangladesh’s development as well, he continued.
To this end, he laid emphasis on expanding cooperation between Bangladesh and South Korea in investment, technology transfer and export of skilled manpower.
Addressing expatriate Bangladeshis, Ismail Zabihullah said expatriates are one of the driving forces of Bangladesh’s economy and proud representatives of the country’s dignity abroad.
Ensuring their rights, security and welfare is one of the main responsibilities of the government, he added.
Bangladesh Ambassador to South Korea Taufiq Islam presided over the programme, where BNP Joint Secretary General and Mymensingh Zila Parishad Administrator Syed Emran Saleh Prince was present as special guest.
Earlier, the Public Administration Adviser hoisted the national flag at the embassy premises.
Officials and staff of the Bangladesh Embassy, expatriate Bangladeshis in South Korea and representatives from various walks of life were present at the programme.
