Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, has said that Bangladesh has earned a place of pride on the global stage by ousting the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina and reclaiming the people’s rights.

He made the remarks during a virtual address at a discussion held in Washington DC, on Thursday at 9:00 pm local time. The event was organized by the non-governmental organization Save Bangladesh, marking the anniversary of the historic mass uprising.

Ambassador Ansarey paid tribute to the martyrs of the July movement, saying that united front that forced Hasina to flee must remain united to rebuild the future of Bangladesh.

 “Freedom-loving students and citizens of Bangladesh have brought global recognition to the country by toppling a dictator like Sheikh Hasina. Leading international media outlets have recognized Bangladesh as a model for reclaiming rights. We must protect this hard-earned honor at all costs. Let us not allow narrow personal or political interests to undermine a victory achieved through the sacrifices of martyrs,” he added.

Addressing recent tensions within the pro-democracy coalition, the Ambassador emphasized, “We must demonstrate tolerance. There is still much to be done to establish democracy, uphold human rights, and bring justice to those responsible for past atrocities.”

“If we remain united, Bangladesh can emerge strong and respected globally. But division will only serve the interests of the fugitive conspirators and their allies, who continue to plot against the country from within and beyond its borders,” he warned.

Commending the role of Save Bangladesh, Ambassador Ansarey said the organization has mobilized people from all walks of life and political backgrounds in the United States—holding persistent demonstrations in front of the United Nations and the White House to raise awareness of authoritarianism in Bangladesh.

He noted that the group presented detailed documentation of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, democratic suppression, and voter disenfranchisement in Bangladesh to US lawmakers.

“They even chartered a plane to travel to Bangladesh and voluntarily submitted to arrest as part of a civil disobedience campaign. Upon their return, the U.S. government, prompted by the State Department, accelerated its response,” he added.

Ambassador Ansarey concluded by affirming the commitment of the current interim government, led by Chief Adviser and Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, to restore Bangladesh’s democratic institutions and traditions. “This administration is also determined to return the long-lost voting rights of the people.”

Washington’s Bangladesh Embassy Press Minister Golam Mortoza, attended the event as a guest of honor. In his remarks, he shared personal reflections on his experiences during the July mass uprising and urged everyone to refrain from any actions that could undermine national unity.

The programme was chaired by Zahid Khan and moderated by Kamrun Kona and Syed Saleh Mansur Paras. Speakers included Shahadat Suhrawardy, Kabita Dilawar, Majnu Mia, Tuhin Islam, Nessar Ahmed, among others. Over a hundred members of the Bangladeshi diaspora attended the event.