President calls for due recognition, dignity for freedom fighters

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called for preserving the true history of the Liberation War and ensuring due recognition, respect and dignity for genuine freedom fighters.

He also urged all concerned to uphold the legacy and glory of the Liberation War.

The president made the remarks when a 12-member delegation of the Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Central Command Council, led by its convener and freedom fighter Naim Jahangir, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban.

President Mirza Fakhrul said the nation remembers the sacrifices and contributions of freedom fighters with deep respect.

“It is the responsibility of the state to preserve their honour and dignity and ensure that a proper list of genuine freedom fighters is prepared and due recognition is given to them,” he said.

He stressed that everyone should remain responsible and cautious in preserving and presenting the history of the Liberation War so that no confusion or ambiguity is created.

The president also stressed the importance of continuing the country's democratic journey by giving the highest priority to national interests.

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He also underscored the need to uphold the country's independence, sovereignty and the historical values of the Liberation War.

During the meeting, the delegation raised various demands and welfare-related issues concerning freedom fighters.

They also alleged that fake freedom fighters were created during the previous “fascist regime” and that the true history, ideals and spirit of the Liberation War were distorted and politics was corrupted through a particular narrative.

They also informed the president about their plan to organise a peaceful rally on their own initiative.

The president heard their views and assured them that the issues raised concerning the welfare and dignity of freedom fighters would be duly considered.

Among others, Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Central Command Council Joint Convener Maj (retd) Syed Munibur Rahman, Member Secretary Sadek Ahmed Khan, Organisational Member Syed Abul Bashar, Information and Research Member Sirajul Haque, Finance Member Mansur Ali Sarker, Welfare and Services Member Anil Baran Roy, Management Member Nurul Islam, Relief and Rehabilitation Member Jahangir Kabir, Office Member Engineer Zakaria Ahmed, Dhaka Metropolitan Unit Command Convener Nurul Basar and Member Secretary Mizanur Rahman Khan (Bir Protik) were present.

The president's military secretary, secretary and press secretary were also present.