Those who opposed Liberation War and ‘fascists’ now working together against govt: Azam Khan

Published : Sunday, 7 June, 2026 at 3:29 PM Count : 21

Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan on Sunday said those who opposed Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 and the ‘fascist force’ who fled the country after destroying it have joined hands in a conspiracy to destabilise the country and unseat the government.

The Minister said various groups are trying to create unrest and instability despite the government’s short time in office, he said at a discussion titled “The Role of Freedom Fighters in Rebuilding the State” organised by the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal and Muktijuddher Projonmo at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) in the capital.

“They are making irresponsible statements and staging protests in different places to create disorder. But can anyone show a single example of corruption by this government in its first 110–111 days? The answer is no,” he added.

The programme was held marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of former president Ziaur Rahman.

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan attended the event as the chief guest.

Azam khan said the government, under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is working to rebuild Bangladesh based on the ideals of the Liberation War and the principles of Ziaur Rahman.

He urged freedom fighters to stand beside the government and support its efforts to strengthen the country’s economy and institutions.

The Minister said the government aims to build a strong and sustainable economy within the next five years and called on citizens to remain patient and cooperate with the administration.

“We want to work together with people to ensure that Bangladesh stands firmly on a strong economic foundation before the world,” he said.

Referring to Ziaur Rahman, the minister said the former president not only declared Bangladesh’s independence but also participated directly in the Liberation War and later restored multiparty democracy after assuming state power.

“He brought Bangladesh back from military rule and one-party governance to a multiparty democratic system. He reopened newspapers that had been shut down and restored democratic rights of people,” Azam said.

He said the Liberation War Affairs Ministry is undertaking various projects to ensure that freedom fighters are not deprived of their rightful benefits.

He said he recently visited Chattogram to inspect Liberation War-related facilities and ongoing restoration works neglected during the previous government’s tenure.

Ishraque Hossain, State Minister for Liberation War Affairs and president of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijuddher Projonmo also attended the event as special guest.

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal President Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat chaired the programme.

FP/MI