He said this in his speech as chief guest at a special exhibition event held on Saturday (7 November) morning at the Army Stadium in Banani, the capital, marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day-2026.

Tarique Rahman said that on this day in 1975, conspirators had confined then army chief Ziaur Rahman and his family to their home; but patriotic soldiers and the people unitedly thwarted that conspiracy—and it was through this that 7 November was born as a lighthouse of the spirit of national unity. He remembered with deep respect those killed and injured in the 5 August 2024 mass uprising.

He also said that regardless of party, ideology, religion or caste, everyone has one proud identity—‘We are Bangladeshis’. The young generation must take responsibility for building a safe, prosperous and dignified Bangladesh.