Bangladesh Chhatra League’s pro-peace rally: Saddam Hussain condemns cruelty on college students in campuses in Western nations

On Could 6, Dhaka College campus was crowded by 1000’s of the members of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), pupil wing of ruling Awami League, the place they gathered in entrance of historic Modhu’r Canteen being led by BCL Normal Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan, chanting pro-Palestine, anti-Israel, pro-peace, pro-ceasefire and anti-war slogans. This was the first-ever campus demonstration amongst the non-Arab Muslim nations expressing solidarity with a whole lot and 1000’s of demonstrating college students within the campuses of Western nations, together with the USA. This program of BCL has acquired highest appreciation from individuals of all walks of life in Bangladesh, whereas it additionally drew vital consideration of the worldwide media. BCL members demanded institution of an impartial Palestinian state and condemned atrocities of Israeli forces on residents of Gaza.

At Dhaka College, the solidarity occasion centered across the Raju Sculpture, the place the Chhatra League’s central unit President Saddam Hussain and Normal Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan delivered speeches. College students throughout the campus carried placards and banners with messages comparable to “Free Palestine, cease the genocide”, amplifying their name for motion.

In response to the Chhatra League’s name, rallies commenced concurrently on numerous campuses within the nation with the nationwide flags of Bangladesh and Palestine flying facet by facet, symbolizing their joint trigger. The procession started at Madhur Canteen, the place college students marched with the flags of each nations, concluding their journey on the foot of the Raju Memorial Sculpture. Right here, amidst chants echoing in assist of Palestine, the fervor for justice was palpable.

1000’s of scholars joined the rally, passionately demanding the institution of an impartial Palestinian state whereas vehemently condemning Israel’s actions. Holding aloft placards and banners inscribed with messages comparable to “Free Palestine, cease the genocide”, they amplified their name for quick motion on the worldwide stage.

Chhatra League president Saddam Hussain in his speech stated, the masks of those that establish themselves because the custodians of democracy have been uncovered. He stated, “we would like a direct ceasefire in Gaza. In the USA, I’ve seen Jewish college students additionally communicate out for the liberty of Palestine. I wish to put a query to the individuals of the world, after the demise of how many individuals you’ll name it a genocide?”

Saddam Hussain underscored the enduring legacy of braveness and the unwavering dedication to justice and equality, resonating deeply with the gathered crowd.

He stated, “Bangladesh Chhatra League stands for justice, peace and a free Palestine and in solidarity with the continued world pupil motion. Within the symphony of human story, the place the echoes of oppression mingle with the melodies of freedom, college students all over the world rise as a beacon of hope, unwavering in our dedication to justice, peace, and solidarity with the oppressed peoples of the world”.

BCL President Saddam Hussain stated, “In the present day, because the solar units upon the lands of Palestine, casting shadows of injustice upon the hearts of its individuals, we stand in soul and solidarity with a worldwide pupil motion demanding an finish to the warfare of the genocidal regime of Israel and the institution of a free and impartial Palestine. For too lengthy, the Palestinians individuals have borne the bond of a brutal occupation, their desires of freedom shackled by the chains of oppression.

“From the rabble stone streets of Gaza to the olive groves of the West financial institution, the cries of the oppressed echo by means of the corridors of energy, demanding to be heard by a world too usually deep to their struggling”.

He stated, “The Bangladesh Chhatra League, blown from the crucible of our nation’s freedom wrestle, stands as a testomony to the resilience of the human spirit within the face of adversity. Our legacy is certainly one of caress, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to the rules of justice and equality. Simply as our forefathers fought bravely for the liberation of our personal land, so too, can we stand with our Palestinian brothers and sisters of their wrestle for freedom. Within the Halloween halls of academia, the torchbearers of change have risen”.

Mentioning ongoing pupil protests in the USA, Saddam Hussain stated, “From Columbia College to Tulane College, from the Metropolis College of New York to the College of California. College students defy intimidation and repression, demanding divestment from the arms that fill the equipment of oppression and genocide. Their braveness is a beacon of hope, illuminating the trail in direction of the world free from the shackles of warfare and battle.

“We strongly condemn the forceful suppression of their rightful demand to divest from the equipment of genocidal regime. The foreseeable expression of the settlements, coupled with a despicable assault on college students and educators by safety forces, flagrantly undermines the elemental democratic precept of freedom of expression and meeting that we cherish.

“College students of those campuses are demonstrating the rejuvenating energy of cadres. This rejuvenating energy is undermining the last decade lengthy suppression of the Palestinian dream. As we collect in solidarity, allow us to hit the decision for peace and justice that resonates throughout borders. Allow us to envision a world the place the cries of the oppressed coronary heart, the place the flames of resistance illuminate the darkest corners of tyranny. Let Palestine stand as a testomony to the indomitable spirit of humanity, a beacon of hope for a future based on equality and justice”.

He stated, “As we march ahead, guided by the timeless knowledge of our father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Muzibur Rahman, we declare our unwavering allegiance to the oppressors. For it taught us that in a world divided between oppressors and the oppressed, our obligation lies with the letter. In his footsteps, we deal with steadfast in our dedication to justice, peace and solidarity. For he instructed us that our nationwide liberation stays incomplete until and till a free and impartial Palestinian state is established”.

Calling upon the world leaders, Saddam Hussain stated, “To the leaders of the world, we are saying the time for motion is now. The time to face in solidarity with the oppressed, to struggle for justice, peace and equality is now. Allow us to put apart our variations and are available collectively as one, united in our dedication to construct a greater world for all. The odd daughter of the daddy of the nation, the architect of recent Bangladesh in numerous worldwide boards and platforms, she has constantly advocated for the pursuits of the Palestinian individuals”.

Mentioning the praiseworthy and daring stand of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina towards cruelty on Palestinian individuals, Saddam Hussain stated, “Following the continued onset of intensive violence and destruction in Gaza, Prime Minister Desh Ratna Sheikh Hasina promptly expressed robust opposition. I imply, she instantly referred to as for an finish to the violence, declaring a ceasefire and urging for complete worldwide assist for the quick dispatch of support, meals, water and medical provides, together with cessation of hostilities. Within the spirit of this fraternity and solidarity, we name upon the worldwide group to affix palms in ending the reign of terror inflicted upon the Palestinian individuals. Allow us to dismantle the partitions of oppression and construct bridges of solidarity that span continents”.

Emphasizing on unity of individuals all through the world, BCL President Saddam Hussain stated, “Allow us to place ourselves to the noble explanation for peace, realizing that in our unity lies the ability to rework the world. Allow us to elevate our voices in unison, proclaiming to the world that justice will prevail, the peace will thump, and the oppressed will rise. Divest from the genocidal equipment, spend money on peace, justice, unity and solidarity”.

It could be talked about right here that the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the scholar wing of Awami League (AL) was based by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of the nation, on January 4, 1948. This group has performed key roles throughout 1952 language motion in addition to 1971 warfare of independence of Bangladesh.

It could even be talked about right here that not one of the pupil wings of any of the political events in Bangladesh, together with Al Qaeda-connected Bangladesh Nationalist Occasion (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami and others have protested ongoing cruelty of Israeli forces on harmless Palestinians. It was later revealed that BNP’s performing chairman and convicted terrorist Tarique Rahman has instructed his occasion leaders together with leaders of BNP’s pupil entrance Bangladesh Chhatra Dal (BCD) to not utter a phrase about Israel’s ongoing navy actions in Gaza, as Tarique Rahman believes, such actions and condemnation of Israel or expressing solidarity with Palestinians would “annoy Individuals and Western leaders”. He reportedly instructed his occasion top-brasses, as BNP is searching for returning to energy with the blessings of the USA, Britain and different Western nations, their pro-Palestine stands would “give a mistaken sign” to BNP’s “western buddies”.