Tarique Rahman

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating around the world. As we mark Eid-ul-Azha, a time of sacrifice, reflection, and gratitude, let us renew our commitment to peace, happiness, and compassion. May the spirit of unity and selflessness inspire us to build a more just and…

During this mourning period in the nation, I call upon all pro-democracy stakeholders for calm and cohesion. We must form a society based on tolerance and restraint, and thus stop divisive confrontation or mob culture. There are worrying reports of members of certain banned…

We are heartbroken by the tragic aircraft crash at Milestone College. No student should face such horror in institutions meant to facilitate their learning, growth, and well-being. My earnest prayers are with the shaken young souls, and I call upon leaders, activists, and…

The July-August uprising marks one of the most tumultuous and tragic chapters in Bangladesh’s modern history; a period defined by resistance, repression, and the high cost of defiance against authoritarian rule. For over fifteen years, the country bore the weight of an…

Today, on World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of forcibly displaced people around the globe. For Bangladesh, this is not just a global issue, it’s our lived reality. With over 1.4 million Rohingyas taking shelter in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh continues to show…

It is heartbreaking that a London bound plane, carrying 242 people of many nations, crashed shortly after taking off in India. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their loved ones. Let us all stand by them in this time of grief and share our…

I am pleased to see that Bangladesh is observing World Environment Day 2025 through a range of meaningful programs and activities. At a time when reckless industrialisation and unplanned development practices continue to threaten ecosystems across the globe, this day serves as a…

I often make a point that bears repeating: reforming individual mindsets is far more important than reforming texts or institutions on paper. After all, the constitution of North Korea proclaims the country to be the “Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.” The words may be…

As there is escalation of tension in the neighbourhood, we condemn military attacks and extend condolences to the victim families. We urge stakeholders to show restraint and take steps for peaceful solution to the conflict. A stable and peaceful region, built upon shared…

On this World Press Freedom Day, let us unite to champion the independence of the press and the protection of journalists who report on the truth, with ethical integrity. Journalists serve as a vital pillar of democracy; their work must be protected and embraced, not attacked…

On this World Press Freedom Day, let us unite to champion the independence of the press and the protection of journalists who report on the truth, with ethical integrity. Journalists serve as a vital pillar of democracy; their work must be protected and embraced, not attacked…

The path to fascism or authoritarian rule is never explicitly laid out in a nation’s constitution or legal framework. Rather, it emerges when those very frameworks are ignored or undermined. Authoritarian rule begins the moment an individual or group starts to regard themselves…

As the death toll rises to 70 in Iran’s devastating port explosion, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Our thoughts are also with the injured, and we wish them a swift recovery.

Congratulations to @MarkJCarney and the Liberal Party on your victory! The people of Bangladesh and Canada share democratic values and common interests, and I look forward to working with you to strengthen the partnership between our two nations. Together, let us promote…

I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis — a revered spiritual leader whose life exemplified compassion, humility, and tireless efforts to foster peace and interfaith dialogue. His moral clarity and unwavering commitment to the dignity of all human beings…

As the people of Bangladesh and Muslims around the world mark the Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt greetings – Eid Mubarak to all. For seventeen years, the oppressed people of Bangladesh prayed for the day they could celebrate Eid in a free and democratic nation - one where…

I extend my deepest condolences to all the families of those who lost their loved ones in the #MyanmarThailandEarthquake and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The people of Bangladesh and @bdbnp78 stand in solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand and hope for a swift…