DHAKA, April 19,  (V7N) – BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday emphasized that the future of Bangladesh must be determined by its own citizens, not by foreign powers.

“Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, or Narendra Modi will not decide our fate. It’s our responsibility—we must keep this in our hearts,” he said at a discussion titled “Empowerment of Bangladesh: Leadership, Unity and Path to Growth” at North South University.

Addressing economic concerns, Fakhrul warned that US-imposed tariffs could pose serious risks. He stressed the importance of investing in the agricultural sector and equipping farmers with technology to mitigate the impact.

BNP leaders Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury and Shama Obaid also spoke at the seminar, which was chaired by NSU Vice-Chancellor Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury.

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