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United News of India
12 hours ago
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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
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First Post
18 hours ago
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Bangladesh: Yunus govt's Mujibur crackdown continues, revokes his ‘freedom fighter' status
Rahman, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's father, who is known as 'Bangabandhu', will no longer be identified as a freedom fighter in Bangladesh, despite his efforts in the creation and founding of the country read more In October 1961, Mujibur Rahman and his family shifted to the house at Dhanmondi 32. It served as his house until the day he died -- in 1975. File image/AFP The interim government in Bangladesh has revoked the 'Bir Muktijoddha' (freedom fighter) status of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus moves to strip the country of Awami League's legacy. Rahman, former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's father, who is known as 'Bangabandhu', will no longer be identified as a freedom fighter in Bangladesh, despite his efforts in the creation and founding of the country. Several other key leaders who played a 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. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Who is a 'Bir Muktijoddha'? 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. Recognised freedom fighters must be civilians who met the minimum age requirement set by the government at the time of the war. In addition, members of the armed forces who participated in the conflict are also to be acknowledged as freedom fighters. 400 others lose status Meanwhile, the Yunus-led government has also revoked the freedom fighter status of 400 elected politicians from the 1970 general elections. According to the ordinance, published by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law under the authority of the President, these leaders will now be classified as 'associates of the Liberation War' rather than as freedom fighters. Rahman's picture removed from notes 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.'
News18
20 hours ago
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- News18
Bangladesh Govt Revokes 'Freedom Fighter' Status For Sheikh Mujibur Rahman And 400 Others
Last Updated: This redefinition of 'Freedom Fighter' resulted in the revocation of Bir Muktijoddha status for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Bangladesh government on Tuesday night issued an ordinance that redefined the term 'freedom fighter" (Bir Muktijoddha). This redefinition has resulted in the revocation of 'Bir Muktijoddha' status for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The official recognition of over 400 political leaders from the Bangladesh Liberation War, including Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmad, M Mansur Ali, and AHM Qamaruzzaman, as freedom fighters has also been revoked. According to the ordinance, published by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of Bangladesh's Ministry of Law, these leaders will now be classified as 'associates of the Liberation War" (Muktijuddher Shohojogi) rather than freedom fighters. Who Will Be Known As Freedom Fighters? According to the ordinance, a Bir Muktijoddha is defined as 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. These individuals actively took part in the war against the occupying Pakistani armed forces to achieve Bangladesh's independence. Women who were subjected to torture by the Pakistani forces and their collaborators (Biranganas), as well as all doctors, nurses, and medical assistants who provided treatment to wounded freedom fighters in field hospitals during the war, will continue to be regarded as freedom fighters. First Published: June 04, 2025, 08:01 IST
India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
"Unprecedented welcome for 'caste census hero' Rahul Gandhi in Bhopal": Jitu Patwari
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 4 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari on Tuesday praised the warm reception received by Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi in Bhopal, calling him the 'hero of caste census.' He credited Rahul Gandhi for compelling Prime Minister Narendra Modi to agree to the demand for conducting a caste-based census. 'The way the citizens of Madhya Pradesh welcomed the hero of the caste census on the streets of Bhopal was unprecedented. I am proud of my leader who made (PM) Narendra Modi bow down that the caste census will happen,' Patwari told ANI. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Bhopal on Tuesday for a series of party-related engagements. According to the scheduled program, the Congress leader is set to chair a meeting of the Political Affairs Committee at the state Congress office and discuss the current political situation in Madhya Pradesh with senior party leaders. While addressing a Congress workers' convention, Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at PM Modi, alleging that he yielded to US President Donald Trump's request to ease tensions between India and Pakistan. 'When Trump signalled, Modi ji picked up the phone and said, 'Modi ji, what are you doing? Narendra Surrender' and with 'ji hizoor', Modiji abided by Trump's orders. You would remember a time when a call didn't come, instead the 7th fleet came (from the US), in the 1971 war (the Bangladesh Liberation War), and Indira Gandhi said that she would do what she had to do. This is the difference. This is their (BJP-RSS) character; they are all like this. Since the Independence movement, they have had this habit of writing letters of surrender,' he said. As part of his visit, the Congress leader will also interact with MPs and MLAs and hold discussions on Sangathan Srijan with party representatives. Additionally, he will attend a special meeting with newly appointed All India Congress Committee (AICC) observers assigned to each district in the state. (ANI)
New Indian Express
a day ago
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- New Indian Express
'Trump said surrender, Modi said yes sir': Rahul targets PM over handling of Indo-Pak standoff
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having "surrendered" after a call with US President Donald Trump, amid Washington's claim of brokering a truce between India and Pakistan following Operation the Congress Workers' Convention in Bhopal, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said, "A call came from Trump and Narendra ji immediately surrendered; history is witness to this. This is the character of BJP-RSS; they always bow down."Rahul stated that India broke Pakistan in 1971 despite America's a contrast with past Congress leadership, he invoked former PM Indira Gandhi's actions during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, saying, "There was a time in 1971, when America's Seventh Fleet had come, but Indira Gandhi ji had said, 'I will do what I have to do'.""The Congress Party does not surrender. Gandhiji, Nehruji, Sardar Patelji – these are not people who surrender, but people who fight against superpowers," he added.ट्रंप का एक फोन आया और नरेंद्र जी तुरंत surrender हो गए - इतिहास गवाह है, यही BJP-RSS का character है, ये हमेशा झुकते हैं।भारत ने 1971 में अमेरिका की धमकी के बावजूद पाकिस्तान को तोड़ा था। कांग्रेस के बब्बर शेर और शेरनियां Superpowers से लड़ते हैं, कभी झुकते नहीं। Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 3, 2025 Doubling down his attack on the BJP, Rahul said, "I know the BJP-RSS people. If you put even a little pressure and give them just a slight push, they run away out of fear.""Donald Trump called from there and said 'Narender… surrender'. Here Narendra Modi followed Trump's gesture by saying 'Yes Sir'," he Trump has continued to claim that American intervention helped avert a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following a series of has consistently rejected the claim, stating that neither the US nor its threat of tariffs played any role in the ceasefire talks with Pakistan."From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on May 7 till the time of cessation on May 10, there was conversation between India and the US. But the issue of tariffs never came up in these discussions," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the weekly press briefing on May Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had also clarified that India and Pakistan were "very, very far away" from a nuclear conflict during their recent an interview to German newspaper FAZ, Jaishankar, in an apparent criticism of the West, said there has been a tendency to link everything in "our part of the world" to a "nuclear problem."The four-day India-Pakistan crisis and why civilian safety can't remain an afterthought
