Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam, has called for united resistance against land grabbers.

He said this during the platinum jubilee celebration of the Bangladesh Awami League at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre in the capital, on Monday.

"Those who do not love the city, those who do not love its people, they encroach upon canals, they encroach upon grounds. Today, it is time for us to build strong resistance against all these encroachers," said the DNCC mayor.

"Those who illegally occupy public property are enemies of the people. They must be resisted at any cost. Otherwise, we will be criminals for future generations,” he added.

"Wherever there is illegal occupation, we will evict them from there. Ordinary people should have the right to live without fear of encroachment. People's power is the greatest power,” he also said.

Reflecting on the contribution of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the establishment of independent Bangladesh, Atiqul , "Bangabandhu struggled throughout his life to give us a flag of independence, a universal map. He made the highest sacrifices for the people. Yet, we do not refrain from personal gains."

He mentioned taking lessons from the ideals of the Father of the Nation.

Member of Parliament Hasina Bari Chowdhury, Awami League's office secretary Barrister Biplab Barua, and President of Dhaka North Awami League and Bazlur Rahman, as well as leaders and councilors from various levels of Awami League were present at the time, among others.