“We Talk About Democracy but Fail to Practice It”, Fakhrul

Staff Correspondent

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir highlighted the lack of democratic practice as one of Bangladesh’s most significant challenges.

Speaking as the chief guest at the golden jubilee celebration of the Economics Department of Dinajpur Government College on Friday, Fakhrul stated, “We talk about democracy, but we fail to practice it. This is the biggest issue in Bangladesh, where repeated attempts have been made to suppress democracy.”

He emphasized the shortcomings of political leadership, saying, “Our failure as politicians is that even after 52–53 years, we have not been able to create a happy and peaceful society. We have become accustomed to narrow politics and have reached the edge of morality.”

Fakhrul noted the lack of tolerance among political parties and urged for democratic practices to achieve true democracy. “We once fought for democracy. Although that fight is over, the battle for unity remains. The lack of unity has been a significant reason for our failure in guiding the nation’s development.”

Praising the younger generation, he said, “Our youth are full of potential. They are talking about patriotism and change. They can genuinely pave a new way for Bangladesh. We must collectively work together and move away from negative thinking.”

He urged everyone to move beyond narrow perspectives and work towards a bright and clear future. “With patriotism and mutual respect, we can utilize the current opportunities to build a prosperous Bangladesh.”

The event was chaired by Professor Jaheda Parveen, head of the Economics Department at Dinajpur Government College. Other speakers included the college principal, A.K.M. Al Abdullah, and former principals from various institutions.