Staff Reporter: Heroic freedom fighter Atiur Rahman Atiq, the ruling party whip of the Jatiya Sangsad, said only expatriates can stop all conspirators against the country. As Bangladesh is now a model of development under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter Sheikh Hasina, many people do not like this development of the country. They are lying in the country and in exile against the government and Sheikh Hasina. The Razakars of Ekattor and those ghosts of Albadar have engaged in lies in the style of Ekattor by mentioning that religion is gone. Whip Atiq made the remarks in response to a reception given by expatriate Sherpur residents at a Bangladeshi-dominated Jackson Heights restaurant in New York on Sunday (May 29th) local time. He called upon all expatriates who believe in the spirit of Bangladesh to remain united about such conspiracies.
Awami League leader Atiur Rahman Atiq MP, in his speech as the chief guest at the gathering presided over by journalist Abul Kashem, the chief advisor of Sherpur District Association of New York and convener of the event, said that the look of villages has changed everywhere in the country today. People from all walks of life are getting support for development. Therefore, if everyone gets a chance to vote impartially, no one will be able to stop the absolute victory of Bangabandhu’s boat. That is the reality and that is the truth. He urged all expatriates to go to the country and witness in their own area.
Abul Kashem, chief adviser of Sherpur District Association, recalled his student life and said that the whip Atik, a politician in Sherpur, took an active part in the great war of independence in 1971. His political journey began in 1979 when he was elected VP in the Student Parliament of Sherpur Government College. In 1990, he was elected chairman of Sadar upazila. He was elected Member of Parliament for the first time on 12 June 1996. Which still continues. In other words, he was elected Member of Parliament for the 5th time in a row and in his second term he is serving as the Whip of the Great National Parliament. He said he was proud to work with his as an elected official in the Student Parliament.
He also wants to see the overall development of the district as well as the speedy implementation of the promise to bring a unique university, medical college and Sherpur district under rail connectivity. He also demanded speedy repair of regional road from Jamalpur Ferry Ghat to Satpakia-Balai Char-Choksahabdi-Kumra Char-Jangaldi-Bhimganj Bazar.
In response to these demands of the people of Sherpur, Atiq MP said that he had already brought the matter to the notice of the Prime Minister. Now the feasibility is being verified. Also seen in the priority list. Now is just a matter of time. At this time, he wished blessings to all for Sheikh Hasina’s good health and longevity.
At the beginning of the program, Mahib Islam recited from the Holy Quran. Wife Atiq was greeted by Chief Guest Whip Atik by Saad and Noora. The program started with the performance of national anthems of Bangladesh and America.
Sherpur District Association President Mamun Rashed, among others, spoke at the meeting. Editor Mostafa Saadi, former president Nahid Raihan, Jannat Rahman Taramani, Akhtaruzzaman, Sarwar Alam Sirajul Islam, Nice Chowdhury and Rakibul Islam. Former President of Jamalpur District Association Zillur Rahman and journalist Lablu Ansar, Whip’s wife Shantana Rahman Shanta, daughter Dr. Sharmin Rahman Ami and Opi also spoke as guests. They spoke about the recent development and progress of Sherpur and Bangladesh. The artists of the organization perform music in the cultural period.
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