Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday called upon all nationalist forces to unite in the spirit of November 7 to build a strong and democratic Bangladesh.

"Safeguarding our national independence and sovereignty has become an urgent necessity today," he said in a message issued on the eve of 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day.'

He stated that the Sepoy-People's Revolution of November 7, 1975 marked not just a turning point in Bangladesh's history but also the beginning of anti-hegemonic nationalist politics in the country.

Extending his greetings and best wishes to the nation on the occasion, Tarique said, "The sovereignty of our motherland was defended through the Sepoy-People's Revolution.

On this histo...