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Washington, D.C. – Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, declared that Bangladesh has secured a “place of pride” on the global stage by toppling the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina and restoring the people’s rights. He made these remarks during a virtual address at a discussion organized by the non-governmental organization Save Bangladesh in Washington, D.C., on Thursday at 9:00 p.m. local time, marking the anniversary of the historic July mass uprising.Paying tribute to the martyrs of the July movement, Ambassador Ansarey urged the united front that forced Hasina to flee to remain cohesive in rebuilding Bangladesh’s future. “Freedom-loving students and citizens have brought global recognition to Bangladesh by toppling a dictator like Sheikh Hasina,” he said, noting that leading international media have hailed Bangladesh as a model for reclaiming rights. “We must protect this hard-earned honor at all costs and not allow narrow personal or political interests to undermine a victory achieved through the sacrifices of martyrs.” Addressing recent tensions within the pro-democracy coalition, Ansarey emphasized the need for tolerance, stating, “There is still much to be done to establish democracy, uphold human rights, and bring justice to those responsible for past atrocities.” He warned that division would only serve the interests of “fugitive conspirators and their allies” plotting against Bangladesh from within and beyond its borders. Commending Save Bangladesh, Ansarey highlighted the organization’s efforts in mobilizing diverse communities in the United States through persistent demonstrations at the United Nations and the White House to raise awareness of authoritarianism in Bangladesh. He noted that the group provided U.S. lawmakers with detailed documentation of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, democratic suppression, and voter disenfranchisement. “They even chartered a plane to travel to Bangladesh and voluntarily submitted to arrest as part of a civil disobedience campaign, prompting a swift response from the U.S. government,” he added. Ansarey reaffirmed the interim government’s commitment, under Chief Adviser and Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, to restoring democratic institutions and ensuring the return of voting rights to the people. The event, attended by over a hundred members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, featured Golam Mortoza, former editor of *Daily Star Bangla* and current Press Minister at the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, as a guest of honor. Reflecting on his experiences during the July uprising, Mortoza urged the community to avoid actions that could undermine national unity. The program was chaired by Zahid Khan and moderated by Kamrun Kona and Syed Saleh Mansur Paras, with speakers including Shahadat Suhrawardy, Kabita Dilawar, Majnu Mia, Tuhin Islam, and Nessar Ahmed, among others.
