Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has assured that the government will always stand by families affected by the July Uprising. He said the government would make every possible effort to support these families despite its limited resources.

The prime minister made the remarks on Saturday (August 29) at an event held at the Karabi Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon. The programme was organized to formally hand over appointment letters to members of families affected by the July Uprising.

He said, “Despite limited resources, we will make our utmost efforts to stand by these families. The irreparable loss you have suffered can never be compensated. Nevertheless, we were with you, we are with you and we will remain with you in the future.”

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said, “The present government is fully committed to fulfilling the expectations and aspirations of the martyrs and victims of Bangladesh and the country’s democratic movements.”

Speaking emotionally, the prime minister said, “Today’s event is extremely painful for us. We are remembering people who should have been among us today. But sadly, they are not. It is because of their great sacrifice that the country’s 20 crore people have today been freed from a fascist system of governance.”

He said, “Only Allah Rabbul Al-Amin knows where those who are absent from among us today are and in what condition they are. We should raise our hands and pray to Allah so that He keeps those people in the best possible condition.”

Referring to those who sacrificed their lives from the Liberation War of 1971 through various democratic struggles and, most recently, the July Uprising, the head of government said, “The government is determined to fulfill the goals and aspirations of the brave freedom fighters of 1971, those who faced persecution at different times in the struggle to restore democracy, and those affected by the July movement. Perhaps due to various realities, everything cannot always be done quickly, but we will continue to make our utmost efforts.”

The prime minister said, “Naturally, many of those who made great sacrifices to achieve something significant are no longer among us. To those who remain, I would say: you have made the greatest sacrifice for the people of this country and suffered physical injuries in various ways. The present government will make every possible effort to realize the goals and objectives for which you put your lives at stake.”

Describing the sacrifices of the movement’s participants as the main source of inspiration for the government, he said, “Many may say that the government has stood by these families. But I would say that it is because of your sacrifice, support and cooperation that the government has the courage to work with full enthusiasm. You are the main source of our strength and inspiration.”

Members of families of those injured in the July Uprising also spoke at the event, sharing their feelings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Among those present were Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ABM Abdus Sattar, Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Saleh Shibli, Deputy Press Secretary Zahidul Islam Rony, Hasan Shiplu, Suzauddoula, Shahadat Swadhin, Assistant Press Secretary AKM Nazmul Haque, Shahriar Pamir, BNP Amar Paribar member Moksedul Momin Mithun and others.