‘Giving support, time to govt our moral obligation’

It is the moral responsibility of all political parties and citizens to give the interim government reasonable time and full support, said Dr Kamal Hossain, emeritus president of the Gono Forum.
"The national consensus achieved on this issue must be preserved. To ensure this, a national dialogue involving all pro-democracy political parties, citizens and civil society is crucial," he said yesterday.
He was speaking at the Gono Forum's 7th national conference, held at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh. Presiding over the event, he expressed hope that the leaders and activists of the party would set aside internal disputes and unite to embark on a new journey through the national council.
"The people, especially the youth, have once again proven that this country does not belong to any autocratic ruler. It belongs to the people," Dr Kamal remarked.
Amir Khashru Mahmud Chowdhury, a member of the BNP's National Standing Committee, attended the Gono Forum council as a special guest. "There is no need to worry about reforms. We will bring about the necessary changes."
He said that collaborators of the deposed autocratic government have resumed their activities to destabilise Bangladesh through various means.
"From Ansar protests to issues involving minorities and even battery-run auto-rickshaws -- attempts are on to create unrest in the country," he said.
Khashru called for collective efforts to restore democratic governance. "We're fully supporting the interim government and intend to continue doing so. Peaceful transfer of power through this interim government is the only path to return to democracy."
He also talked about recent protests outside the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal state.
"There was no reaction in Bangladesh, which demonstrates the strength and resilience of our nation. Unlike others, the people of Bangladesh do not engage in such acts. This is the Bangladesh we aspire to build."
Mujahidul Islam Selim, former president of the communist party of Bangladesh; Nazmul Haque Pradhan, general secretary of Bangladesh JaSad, and Saiful Haque, general secretary of the Bipobi Workers Party, also spoke at the programme.
After the opening session of the council, the Gono Forum announced an 151-member partial committee, keeping Dr Kamal as emeritus president.
Mostafa Mohsin Montu was made president and Mizanur Rahman general secretary of the party.
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