Netrokona Correspondent
Lutfuzzaman Babar, a talented son of Netrokona district, former successful State Minister for Home Affairs, and former BNP Central Publications Secretary, after serving 17 years in prison in false cases, was recently acquitted of all the cases and said in his speech as the chief guest on the occasion of his arrival in his own district, “I am overwhelmed with emotion as I stand before you today.” After spending 17 long years in prison, I have returned to you. Your love, prayers, and support have given me the strength to walk this long path. I am forever grateful to you. The cruel, murderous Hasina government filed a false case against me, sentenced me to death, and tried to suppress me through unspeakable torture. But I didn’t compromise. I did not bow down to the oppressive government. I have always been, am, and will always be on the path of truth, God willing. The murderous Hasina government has filed one false case after another against me and sent me to jail. I was wrongly sentenced to death and life imprisonment by using the judicial system because I refused to testify falsely against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. With the prayers and support of the countrymen, including Netrokona, and by the infinite mercy of Allah, I was acquitted of all the cases. I am willing to risk my life to protect the independence and sovereignty of the country. I am ready to make any sacrifice. He said that the autocratic Hasina government was overthrown by the mass uprising of the student population. Democracy has not yet been established in the country. I strongly urge the interim government to quickly announce a roadmap for elections. He called on everyone to work unitedly to implement the 31-point plan under the leadership of Tarique Rahman. The meeting was chaired by the convener of Netrokona District BNP, eminent orthopedic physician Professor Dr. Md. Anwarul Haque, and member secretary Dr. The public reception hosted by Md. Rafiqul Islam Hilali included speeches by BNP National Executive Committee member Advocate Arifa Jasmine Nahin, former Netrokona District BNP President and former MP Bir Muktijoddha Ashraf Uddin Khan, former District BNP President Advocate Nuruzzaman Nuru, District BNP Senior Joint Convener Advocate Mahfuzul Haque, former District BNP General Secretary Alhaj Abu Taher Talukder, District BNP Joint Convener Md. Mujibur Rahman Khan, Tajezul Islam Faras Sujat, SM Moniruzzaman Dudu, District Muktijoddha Dal President Bir Muktijoddha Abdul Mannan Talukder, former District BNP Organizing Secretary SM Shafiqul Quader Shuja, District Krishak Dal President Md. Salahuddin Khan Milky and leaders of affiliated organizations.