We Ourselves Have to Build an Equitable State Structure: Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman
Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Executive Chairman of PPRC and former Advisor to the Caretaker Government, stated that the July-August student and public uprising has marked a new beginning and provided fresh inspiration. He emphasized that with this inspiration, it is essential to build an equitable state structure through the use of intellect, knowledge, and wisdom. He further highlighted that the goals of Victory Day are far-reaching and call for greater aspirations.
Speaking as the chief guest at a discussion titled "Victory Day Aspirations: Constructing an Equitable State Structure," organized by the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) on the occasion of Victory Day 2024, Dr. Zillur Rahman remarked that the uprising of July-August has elevated Bangladesh’s standing on the global stage with a new identity. He noted that one of the world's leading magazines has declared Bangladesh as the country of the year. He expressed optimism that diploma engineers will play a vital role in taking the nation forward, bringing further recognition to Bangladesh.
Interim Central Committee Convener Engineer Md. Kabir Hossain said that this Victory Day teaches us to move forward with renewed vigor. He pledged that engineers across the country would work tirelessly to build an equitable society.
Member Secretary Engineer Kazi Sakhawat Hossain mentioned that the current leadership had assumed responsibility during a challenging period. He urged trust in the interim committee's commitment to creating an inclusive IDEB and assured that better days are ahead. He also reminded attendees that IDEB is the collective trust of 500,000 engineers, and safeguarding this organization is everyone's shared responsibility.
The event, presided over by Convener Engineer Md. Kabir Hossain and moderated by Member Secretary Engineer Kazi Sakhawat Hossain, also featured speeches from IDEB Joint Convener Engineer Md. Gias Uddin, former General Secretary Engineer Kazi Nazrul Islam, and leaders including Engineer Ershadul Haque from the Cumilla region.
