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India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
Sheikh Mujib's freedom fighter status has not been revoked, says Yunus's deputy press secretary
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 4 (ANI): Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's freedom fighter status has not been revoked. The government issued an ordinance amending the National Freedom Fighters Council, Jamuka Act on Tuesday night, defining a new definition of a heroic freedom fighter. 'Sheikh Mujib's freedom fighter status has not been revoked despite the amendment of the Jamuka Act,' Azad Majumder, deputy press secretary to the Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, told ANI. Bangladeshi media reported that Mujibnagar government leaders, including Sheikh Mujib, had their freedom fighter status revoked, but the government clarified that Mujibnagar government leaders, including Mujib, will remain freedom fighters. Adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, Faruk-e-Azam, said that those who were in the Mujibnagar government were also freedom fighters. Those who fought the liberation war with arms and those who led it were freedom fighters. However, the officials and employees of that government were associates of the liberation war. He said that according to the Jamuka Ordinance, diplomats including the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra are associate freedom fighters. Associate does not mean that their honour has been tarnished. There are four categories of freedom fighters: first, those Bangladeshi professionals who made special contributions to the liberation war abroad and played an active role in shaping world public opinion. Secondly, those who served as officials, employees, envoys, and other assistants under the Bangladesh Government (Mujibnagar) formed during the Liberation War. Thirdly, all the artists and technicians of the Swadhin Bangla Radio Station and all the Bangladeshi journalists who served in support of the Liberation War at home and abroad. Fourthly, the Swadhin Bangla Football Team. Bangladesh gained independence through a nine-month bloody war in 1971 against Pakistan under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. India helped Bangladesh achieve independence. (ANI)
United News of India
2 days ago
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- United News of India
Yunus administration strips status of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a freedom fighter
Dhaka, June 4 (UNI) In a surprising move, the Yunus govt has stripped 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's status as a 'freedom fighter'. The interim govt's ordinance redefined the term 'freedom fighter' (Bir Muktijoddha), introducing three new categories. These categories include: the Muktijuddher Shohojogi (associate of the Liberation War); Muktijoddha Poribar (family of a freedom fighter); and Muktijuddher Shohojogi Poribar (family of a Liberation War associate), reports The Daily Star. As per the ordinance, the status of over 400 elected politicians, including key several key figures who played an active role in the Bangladesh Liberation War have lost their 'Bir Muktijoddha' status. These include Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmad, M. Mansur Ali, and AHM Qamaruzzaman. The ruling, published by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law under the authority of the President, stated that all these leaders will now be classified as 'associates of the Liberation War' rather than as freedom fighters. In accordance with the ordinance, the former Prime Minister's portrait from the Parliament has been removed, and his face stripped from the national currency, with the authorities in Dhaka issuing new notes featuring natural landscapes, as opposed to any human figure. A Bir Muktijoddha, in accordance with the revised ordinance is someone who, between March 26 and December 16, 1971, either prepared for war and received training within villages across the country, or crossed the border into India to enroll in various training camps with the aim of participating in the Liberation War. Additionally, members of the then East Pakistan Rifles who participated in the war are now recognised as freedom fighters, along with nurses and doctors who treated the injured. The decision has been met with a lot of controversy, with several academics, freedom fighters, politicians, soldiers, and general public, protesting the decision. Freedom fighter and Liberation War researcher Afsan Chowdhury denounced the move, calling it an entirely bureaucratic decision. "We have seen this since 1972 -- every time a new government comes to power, they create a new list of freedom fighters. There are personal benefits involved," he told The Daily Star. "People will not accept this. The Liberation War will remain as it always has been -- in the hearts of the general people." Fazlur Rahman, a freedom fighter and an advisor to BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, also denounced the decision, saying "They (the government) do not uphold the spirit of the Liberation War ... It does not matter to me what types of ordinances they issue. The Liberation War will forever remain in its rightful place." UNI ANV GNK
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
Bangladesh Now Drops Bangabandhu From Key Law, Redefines 'Freedom Fighters'
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The interim government in Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, has removed "Father of the Nation" from the JAMUKA Act, erasing Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's legacy. Critics argue this overreach distracts from its electoral mandate amid ongoing political turmoil. The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has also dropped the words 'Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman' from a key statute, the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (JAMUKA) Act, that deals with freedom fighters in the country. After removing the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from currency notes, the interim government in Bangladesh has made yet another move to erase the legacy of the 1971 liberation struggle which was led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Interim Government is continuing its efforts to erase the legacy of the liberation struggle, particularly the role of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has brought in amendments to the JAMUKA Act by changing the definition of 'freedom fighter' under the law. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued the ordinance in this regard on Tuesday night, Bangladesh daily, Prothom Alo reported. Critics of the Yunus Government agree that the interim government has gone beyond its mandate and embroiled itself in matters that should be handled by an elected government with a political mandate instead of confining itself to electoral reforms and holding elections to install an elected government. The uprising that took place last year in Bangladesh, initially started off as an anti-quota agitation, after the High Court reinstated the job quotas with reservation of one-third of civil service posts for children of fighters who participated in the country's liberation movement in 1971. Later it became a full-fledged movement to remove the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power which eventually happened on August 5, 2024, when she had to leave Dhaka as a violent mob entered the official residence Gana Bhavan with an intention to kill her. From demanding the abolition of the 30 per cent quota for children of freedom fighters, the anti-quota protesters, backed by radical forces, turned on Sheikh Hasina leading to her leaving the country. The words 'Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman' have been dropped from the JAMUKA act, effectively eroding the legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who led Bangladesh's liberation war and liberated the country from Pakistan which engaged in a genocide and torture of the local population demanding freedom. In a post on social media platform Muhammad Yunus said, 'The news published in several media outlets including Samakal, Jugantar, Ittefaq and Kalerkanth that the freedom fighter recognition of more than a hundred leaders, including President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Acting President Syed Nazrul Islam, Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmed and two ministers Md. Mansur Ali and AHM Kamruzzaman, of the Mujibnagar government has been revoked is completely baseless, false and misleading.' মুজিবনগর সরকারের রাষ্ট্রপতি শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান, অস্থায়ী রাষ্ট্রপতি সৈয়দ নজরুল ইসলাম, প্রধানমন্ত্রী তাজউদ্দীন আহমদ এবং দুই মন্ত্রী মো. মনসুর আলী ও এ এইচ এম কামরুজ্জামানসহ শতাধিক নেতার মুক্তিযোদ্ধা স্বীকৃতি বাতিল বলে সমকাল, যুগান্তর, ইত্তেফাক ও কালেরকন্ঠসহ কয়েকটি সংবাদমাধ্যমে যে… — Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) June 4, 2025 'Adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, Faruk-e-Azam, said that those who were in the Mujibnagar government were also freedom fighters. Those who fought the liberation war with arms, those who led it, were freedom fighters. However, the officials and employees of that government were associate freedom fighters,' Yunus added. 'He said that according to the National Freedom Fighters Council (JAMUKA) Ordinance, diplomats including the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra are associate freedom fighters. Associate does not mean that their honour has been tarnished. He said that the definition of freedom fighter that existed in 1972 has been implemented. It was changed in 2018 and 2022. The honour, status, and privileges of both freedom fighters and collaborators of the liberation war will remain the same,' Yunus said, claiming the ordinance was addressing changes to the law in 2018 and 2022 under the Sheikh Hasina Government.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Business
- First Post
Bangladesh: Mujibur Rahman remains ‘freedom fighter', Yunus govt clarifies amid stir over reports
Faruk-e-Azam, advisor to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, has said that Rahman, along with all the other 400 leaders named in the news reports, are still recognised as Muktijoddha read more A man is silhouetted as he passes by a graffiti of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Reuters The interim government of Bangladesh has clarified that the status of 'Muktijoddha' or freedom fighter has not been revoked for 'Bangabandhu' Mujibur Rahman. Earlier during the day, Firstpost had reported that the government in Bangladesh had removed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibut Rahman from the freedom fighter category based on media reports. However, Faruk-e-Azam, advisor to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, has said that Rahman, along with all the other 400 leaders named in the news reports, are still recognised as Muktijoddha. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Under the JAMUKA (National Freedom Fighters' Council) ordinance, individuals such as diplomats and those affiliated with Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra are also considered associate freedom fighters. He emphasised that the term 'associate' does not imply any reduction in respect or honour,' Azam said in a statement. A Bir Muktijoddha is recognised as an individual who, between March 26 and December 16, 1971, either underwent training within villages across Bangladesh or crossed into India to join training camps, to fight in the Liberation War. These individuals actively participated in the struggle against the occupying Pakistani forces to secure Bangladesh's independence. Last weekend, Bangladesh introduced new banknotes without the picture of Rahman. The new design of the currency notes will portray natural landscapes and traditional landmarks. Bangladesh Bank spokesman Arif Hossain Khana, told AFP, 'Under the new series and design, the notes will not feature any human portraits, but will instead showcase natural landscapes and traditional landmarks.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Bangladesh revokes 'freedom fighter' status of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, others
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In its fresh move targeting the legacy of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's interim government has revoked the freedom fighter status of "Bangabandhu" and more than 400 politicians, who were victorious in the 1970 elections in the erstwhile East Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker government issued an ordinance amending the JAMUNA Act on Tuesday night, giving a new definition of who would be recognised as a participant in the country's struggle for independence from the amended ordinance, members of the provisional "Mujibnagar government" will now be recognized only as "associates of the Liberation War."The ordinance also identifies four other categories of freedom fighters as mere four categories are: Bangladeshi professionals who have made special contributions to the liberation war abroad and played an active role in shaping world public opinion; officials, employees, envoys and others assistants of the Mujibnagar government; artists and technicians of the "Swadhin Bangla Radio Station" and all the journalists who served in support of the Liberation War at home and abroad; and the Swadhin Bangla Football comes just days after Mujibur Rahman's photos were removed from Bangladesh's bank notes. His daughter Sheikh Hasina fled the country in August last year following student-led protests against her gained independence through a 9-month bloody war in 1971 against Pakistan under the leadership of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. India helped Bangladesh achieve independence.
