The Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yousef Y. Ramadan, has commented that the "March for Gaza" rally in Dhaka will be written in the pages of history. He made this statement in a press release sent to the media on Saturday (April 12).
In the statement, the Palestinian Ambassador said, "Dhaka continues to amaze the world with its unparalleled sincerity. What the world witnessed on April 12 will be recorded in the pages of history as one of the finest declarations of support and solidarity with the Palestinian people, which will resonate across borders and generations."
He further said, "The vitality of the Bangladeshi people confirms an undeniable truth. Bangladesh, through its men and women, young and old, has decided to provide strength, encouragement, and moral resistance to the Palestinian people in their struggle for freedom and independence. It is rare to find a great nation like Bangladesh today."
"This noble nation has made an irreversible decision, a declaration that is not merely in words but engraved in principles – Bangladesh will accept nothing less than being on the right side of history. It will accept nothing less than standing by the just struggle of Palestine and its people. They will never compromise on this principle that resides deep within every honorable soul on this earth."
"From all of Palestine to all of Bangladesh, we extend our greetings to a people whose greatness and courageous stance cannot be expressed in words. Palestine expects nothing less from its Bangladeshi brothers and sisters, to remain loyal and steadfast in their support until our people regain their full rights, their freedom, and their independence."
In the statement, the Palestinian Ambassador said, "To this great people, we reiterate our unwavering commitment. Palestine and its people will remain loyal to you until they regain their full rights, their freedom. We will never forget your honorable stance. We continuously pray for your safety, stability, and continued progress for Bangladesh."
"In the heart of Dhaka, we witnessed the rise of a sea of red and green. The Bangladeshi flag flying alongside the Palestinian flag. The historic Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University became the backdrop for this extraordinary scene. The national colors of Bangladesh are intertwined with Palestine, two flags of courage flying side by side. Thousands of voices, including students, mothers, imams, artists, and many others, echoed together for freedom and justice."
"The voice of Dhaka will cry out and never be silenced until our Palestinian brothers and sisters are freed from occupation and injustice."
He said, "As the Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh, I write with a heart full of gratitude for the unwavering solidarity of the Bangladeshi people with Palestine over the past decades. Thank you to every student who marched, every artist who painted, every worshipper who prayed, every Imam, and every Bangladeshi who raised their voice. Your solidarity is felt from the refugee camps in Gaza to the olive trees in the West Bank. You have helped keep alive the belief that justice will prevail."
"From my heart and on behalf of Palestine, thank you. You are not just supporters. You are our brothers and sisters in hope, dignity, and struggle. Long live the Palestine-Bangladesh friendship. Long live our joint struggle for justice."
It is to be noted that, organized by the 'Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh', the "March for Gaza" program was held in the capital on Saturday in protest against the genocide in Palestine. Millions of people participated in this program. A declaration in support of Palestine was read out at the program.
