, Oct. 4 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has praised renowned photographer and rights activist Shahidul Alam for joining the Gaza flotilla, calling his move a symbol of Bangladesh's stand against oppression and injustice.

"By carrying Bangladesh's flag, he reminds the world of what the people of Bangladesh stand for - never bowing down to oppression and injustice," Tarique wrote in a post on his verified Facebook page early Saturday.

He described Shahidul's step as not just an act of solidarity but also a 'roar of conscience', adding that BNP stood with him and the people of Palestine 'today and always'.

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