DHAKA, Sept 7, 2025 (BSS) – BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today warned against the growing influence of foreign cultural hegemony in Bangladesh and called for united efforts to protect and promote the nation’s cultural identity. “As democracy and sovereignty require political struggle and sacrifice, our culture must also be defended from external domination. We must preserve our own heritage through rigorous practice,” the BNP leader said. He was speaking at a ceremony held this afternoon at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to honor legendary singer Sabina Yasmin. Adviser to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Adviser to the Planning Division Professor Wahid Uddin Mahmud, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid, Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs...