Bangladesh’s interim government has clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s freedom fighter status remains unchanged despite amendments to the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council Act. The amendments redefine participants in the independence struggle, recognizing members of the Mujibnagar government as “associates of the Liberation War.” This clarification follows recent controversies, including the removal of Rahman’s photos from banknotes.
Bangladesh revokes ‘freedom fighter’ status of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, others
