A BNP health affairs secretary, Professor Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, asserted that former President Ziaur Rahman was not only a key figure in Bangladesh’s declaration of independence but also the architect of its modern form and a visionary statesman. Dr. Islam highlighted Rahman’s role in reintroducing multiparty democracy to the nation. He emphasized Rahman’s significant contributions to the reconstruction of Bangladesh following the war of independence, its economic liberation, and the building of a production-oriented society. These contributions, he stated, are historically memorable. The comments were made on Friday, June 12th, during an event commemorating Rahman’s legacy. Further details of the event were not provided in the source text.