, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday called for national unity to ensure that no one can again deprive people of their rights or turn Bangladesh into a subservient state.

"Let this be our main pledge on this November 7 that no one will ever again be able to take away the rights of the country and its people or turn Bangladesh into a subservient state," he said.

Addressing a special display programme at the Army Stadium in the capital's Banani, marking the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, the Prime Minister said national unity was essential to fulfil this pledge.

He said the spirit of the November 7 revolution of soldiers and people must be upheld to maintain national unity, considering Bangladesh's socioeconomic...