Addressing thousands gathered at the July 36 Expressway shortly after landing in the capital, Rahman said Bangladesh belongs to people of all faiths and regions. This country belongs to people of the hills and the plains, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Christians. We want to build a safe Bangladesh, where every woman, man, and child can leave home and return safely,” he said. Referring to a well-known quote by US civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Rahman outlined his political pitch. “I have a plan for the people of my country and for my country,” state-owned Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha quoted him as saying.

Source: The Telegraph December 25, 2025 15:38 UTC