{"id":13298,"date":"2026-02-14T20:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyenglishtimes.com\/?p=13298"},"modified":"2026-02-14T20:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:05:09","slug":"brja-greets-tarique-rahman-and-alliance-leaders-for-victory-in-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyenglishtimes.com\/?p=13298","title":{"rendered":"BRJA greets Tarique Rahman and alliance leaders for victory in election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ET Desk<\/strong>: Bangladesh Rural Journalists\u2019 Association (BRJA) has congratulated Tarique Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on the party&#8217;s landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election.<\/p>\n<p>In a joint statement today (Saturday), Sakhawat Hossain Ibne Moin Chowdhury, Chairman of BRJA, and Secretary General Sheikh Mohammad Tajul Islam also congratulated Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and Sajib Bhuiyan, Spokesperson of NCP.<br \/>\nThe BRJA leaders said that the clear mandate of the people in this historic transition toward democracy will serve as a significant milestone in ensuring constitutional and democratic continuity, establishing good governance, upholding the rule of law, and strengthening the freedom of the press.<br \/>\nThey expressed hope that the new government would foster an inclusive and participatory governance system by engaging all political parties, professional organizations, and civil society.<br \/>\nFurthermore, they urged the government to take effective measures to ensure the professional security of journalists, freedom of expression, and the right to information.<br \/>\nThe statement added that a united effort from all sectors is essential to building a prosperous, stable, and democratic Bangladesh rooted in justice and human rights.<br \/>\nThe BRJA leaders highlighted that during the 17-year-long struggle to establish democracy in Bangladesh, 69 journalists were killed in attacks while performing their professional duties.<br \/>\nThe statement urged the government to take immediate, visible, and effective steps to provide financial assistance, rehabilitation, and education and employment opportunities for the children of these martyred journalists.<br \/>\nThey emphasized that the contribution of the journalist community in protecting democracy, human rights, and media freedom is undeniable; thus, ensuring their safety and dignity is a moral and constitutional obligation of the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ET Desk: Bangladesh Rural Journalists\u2019 Association (BRJA) has congratulated Tarique Rahman, Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), on the party&#8217;s landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election. In a joint statement today (Saturday), Sakhawat Hossain Ibne Moin Chowdhury, Chairman of BRJA, and Secretary General Sheikh Mohammad Tajul Islam also congratulated Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and Sajib Bhuiyan, Spokesperson of NCP. 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