Highlights
- Parliament Whip warns of possible large-scale movement of people from Dhaka
- Concern linked to ongoing global conflict and instability
- Situation could become worse than 1971 if conflicts continue, he fears
- Public urged to stay mentally prepared and alert
- Statement delivered during a public address in Cumilla
Parliament Whip ABM Ashraf Uddin Nizan has expressed serious concern over the current global war situation. He warned that if the ongoing conflicts do not stop soon, a large number of people may be forced to leave Dhaka within the next two months in search of safer places.
Statement Delivered During Public Address
Ashraf Uddin Nizan made these remarks on Friday (April 3) while traveling from Dhaka to Kamalnagar in Lakshmipur. Before Jumma prayers, he gave a brief speech at Dhamaicha Jame Mosque located in the Laksam South Bypass area of Cumilla.
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Global Conflict Could Impact Bangladesh
Ashraf Uddin Nizan said that the ongoing instability and war across the world are not only international issues but could also have serious effects on Bangladesh’s internal stability. He said,
“বিশ্বজুড়ে চলমান এ অস্থিরতা ও যুদ্ধ পরিস্থিতি কেবল আন্তর্জাতিক নয়, বাংলাদেশের অভ্যন্তরীণ স্থিতিশীলতার ওপরও চরম প্রভাব ফেলতে পারে।”
Translation: The ongoing global instability and war are not just international issues; they could seriously affect Bangladesh’s internal stability as well.
Comparison with 1971 Liberation War
Ashraf Uddin Nizan warned that if the global conflict continues, the situation in Bangladesh could become even more severe than during the Bangladesh Liberation War. He warns,
“বিশ্বব্যাপী এই সংঘাত অব্যাহত থাকলে বাংলাদেশের পরিস্থিতি ১৯৭১ সালের মহান মুক্তিযুদ্ধের সময়ের চেয়েও ভয়াবহ আকার ধারণ করতে পারে। আমাদের এখনই সচেতন হতে হবে।”
Translation: If this global conflict continues, the situation in Bangladesh could become more severe than during the 1971 Liberation War. We must be aware from now.
In his speech, the Whip urged people across the country to remain mentally prepared and stay alert to face any possible situation. He also advised everyone to remain patient and carefully observe the evolving global conditions.
Source: Jugantor
