Renowned Figure Mamunul Haque Vows Support at Student Union Function
In a recent event celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, a competition for recitation of the Quran and Quranic memorization was held by the student union. The closing ceremony and award distribution of the competition saw the presence of Mirza Fakhrul Islam, the Secretary-General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), as the chief guest. However, due to health reasons, he was unable to attend, and prominent figure Maulana Mamunul Haque, the Amir of Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, was invited as the chief guest in his place.
The event took place on Tuesday (March 18) at the TSC Milonayoton of Dhaka University. Among the speakers at the event were BNP Chairperson’s advisor Amanullah Aman, Joint Secretary General of the Youth Front Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anny, Habib Un Nabi Sohel, Editorial Editor Sultan Salauddin Tuku, Student Affairs Editor Rakibul Islam Bakul, and Central President of the Student Union Rakibul Islam Rakib, all present under the direction of the student union’s editor-in-chief Nasir Uddin Nasir.
Mamunul Haque expressed his readiness to offer any cooperation and advice to Tareq Rahman in leading the country and managing politics. He emphasized the importance of unity between the Islamic and nationalist forces in Bangladesh to protect the country’s independence. Haque stressed that any division between these two forces would lead to the country’s downfall and empower anti-Bangladesh fascist forces.
Looking ahead, Haque mentioned that under the leadership of Begum Khaleda Zia and Tareq Rahman, the student union would be reorganized. He highlighted the importance of their knowledge in religious matters and their significant role in shaping the country’s future in governance and politics. Haque expressed his preparedness to provide any guidance and support to Rahman in the days to come.
Reflecting on historical events, Haque noted the dichotomy in Bangladesh’s politics, stemming from the British administration’s focus on Dhaka and the resistance against Muslim nationalism. He also acknowledged the historical narrative of Eastern Bengal-centric nationalist and Muslim nationalist movements, with the BNP representing the latter.
Regarding the political dynamics, Haque clarified that neither the BNP nor the Awami League practices Islamic politics, but rather, they both adhere to different political ideologies. He exemplified this by comparing Abu Jahel and Abu Taleb, highlighting the varying roles of the two parties in Islamic politics.
The event concluded with the prize distribution ceremony for the Quranic recitation competition, honoring the victorious students.
As the clock struck 03:06 on March 19, 2025, the event drew to a close, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of unity and purpose for the future of the country.