‘FFs not getting the respect they rightfully deserve’
Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Splash
  • Features
  • Videos
  • Long Read
  • Games
  • Epaper
  • More
    • COVID-19
    • Bangladesh
    • Infograph
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Thoughts
    • Podcast
    • Quiz
    • Tech
    • Subscribe
    • Archive
    • Trial By Trivia
    • Magazine
    • Supplement
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022
  • Home
  • Economy
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Splash
  • Features
  • Videos
  • Long Read
  • Games
  • Epaper
  • More
    • COVID-19
    • Bangladesh
    • Infograph
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Thoughts
    • Podcast
    • Quiz
    • Tech
    • Subscribe
    • Archive
    • Trial By Trivia
    • Magazine
    • Supplement
  • বাংলা
‘FFs not getting the respect they rightfully deserve’

Bangladesh

TBS Report
07 January, 2021, 07:50 pm
Last modified: 07 January, 2021, 07:54 pm

Related News

  • BAF Base Bashar hosts Iftar for gallantry award holder freedom fighters
  • Army chief hosts iftar for war-wounded freedom fighters
  • Nagad honours 50 freedom fighters and organisers
  • 1,497 students to receive 'Muktijoddha Scholarship' this year
  • PM greets freedom fighters with gifts on Independence Day

‘FFs not getting the respect they rightfully deserve’

Sector Commanders Forum on Thursday honoured the services of Maj Gen (retd) CR Dutta, Lt Col (retd) Abu Osman and Bir Protik Col (retd) Anwar Ul Alam Shahid

TBS Report
07 January, 2021, 07:50 pm
Last modified: 07 January, 2021, 07:54 pm
Photo: Collected
Photo: Collected

The freedom fighters sacrificed themselves for Bangladesh but have not been given the respect they rightfully deserve, said Major General (retd) KM Safiullah, chairman of Sector Commanders Forum – Liberation War '71.

Safiullah made the remarks in an event at the National Press Club, held on Thursday to honour two deceased sector commanders Major General (retd) CR Dutta and Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Abu Osman Chowdhury, and Bir Protik Colonel (retd) Anwar Ul Alam Shahid. 

Speaking as the chief guest at the event, Safiullah said, "Initially, I fought in Tangail, and then in the Sylhet region. We fought tooth and nail to bring independence to the country. But the freedom fighters are not receiving the respect they deserve for their dedication, sacrifice and valour.

"It falls on all of us to ensure proper respect is paid to the freedom fighters, who chose to sacrifice everything for the independence of Bangladesh."

He continued, "A Pakistani brigade commander in Dhaka once asked me to join him for lunch, but I declined his offer. I have always rejected their overtures. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's historic speech on 7 March inspired us to join the Liberation War.

"We were prepared to do anything for our country. Bangabandhu led the way to our freedom."

Remembering the two sector commanders, the Sector Commanders Forum chairman said, "CR Dutta decided to fight alongside us in Bangladesh's war for independence, while Abu Osman Chowdhury led the war efforts in Chuadanga.

"The duo's contribution to the Liberation War can never be forgotten. We also fondly and respectfully remember [recently deceased freedom fighter, former secretary and ambassador] Anwar Ul Alam and other freedom fighters."

Speaking at the event, Bir Protik Lt Gen (retd) M Harun-ar-Rashid said, "I heard that the government has provided stimulus to 2.2 lakh freedom fighters during the Covid-19 crisis. If we had that many freedom fighters in 1971, it would not have taken nine months to achieve independence."

Harun-ar-Rashid, who also served as an army chief, added, "2021 is the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, but the list of freedom fighters is yet to be finalized, which I consider to be a colossal failure for this country.

"Instead of compiling a list of freedom fighters, we should have released a list of Rajakars and Al-Badrs, so that these traitors to the nation could be easily identified. We couldn't even manage this much."

Starting from 31 January, the upazila nirbahi offers (UNOs) are set to review and verify the list of freedom fighters at upazila-level. 

Criticising the decision to assign UNOs to this important task, Harun-ar-Rashid said, "Those tasked with the review process are very young and inexperienced and will find it difficult to finish the work properly."

To commemorate the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, Sector Commanders Forum – Liberation War '71 put forward a list of three demands, urging the government to ensure that proper respect is accorded to the freedom fighters. 

He also demanded the construction of museums in all 11 sectors of the country, focusing on the 1971 Liberation War and genocide; and that the contribution of other legendary freedom fighters be highlighted in textbooks.

freedom fighters

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Wheat stock at 3-year low and that may not be good for rice
    Wheat stock at 3-year low and that may not be good for rice
  • Photo: Collected
    Bangladesh among top 20 prospective solar farm capacity nations
  • Bangladesh Bank to sit with ABB, BAFEDA Thursday
    Bangladesh Bank to sit with ABB, BAFEDA Thursday

MOST VIEWED

  • Tk100 for bike, Tk2,400 for bus to cross Padma Bridge
    Tk100 for bike, Tk2,400 for bus to cross Padma Bridge
  • Bangladesh at risk of losing ownership of Banglar Samriddhi
    Bangladesh at risk of losing ownership of Banglar Samriddhi
  • Traffic jam as overturned van rescue takes 6hrs
    Traffic jam as overturned van rescue takes 6hrs
  • Photo: Collected
    BSEC seeks explanations from Shakib Al Hasan on entering gold venture
  • Project delays: The Sinohydro case
    Project delays: The Sinohydro case
  • File photo of Mahfuz Anam
    Explanation by Mahfuz Anam

Related News

  • BAF Base Bashar hosts Iftar for gallantry award holder freedom fighters
  • Army chief hosts iftar for war-wounded freedom fighters
  • Nagad honours 50 freedom fighters and organisers
  • 1,497 students to receive 'Muktijoddha Scholarship' this year
  • PM greets freedom fighters with gifts on Independence Day

Features

Psycure has received various awards for their extraordinary contributions to promoting Sustainable Development Goals. Photo: Courtesy

Psycure: Meet the organisation serving the underserved university students (and beyond) with mental healthcare 

14h | Panorama
Underlying problems such as school dropouts need to be addressed first before taking a legal route to stop child labour. Photo: Reuters

‘Child labour in a country like Bangladesh is primarily a development issue, not so much of enforcement’

16h | Panorama
The balcony railings of the Boro Sardar Bari in Sonargaon. Made of cast iron, these railings feature vertical posts with intricate designs on top. Photo: Noor-A-Alam

The evolution of railing and grille designs

1d | Habitat
A Russian army service member fires a howitzer during drills at the Kuzminsky range in the southern Rostov region, Russia January 26, 2022. REUTERS/Sergey Pivovarov/File Photo

3 months of Ukraine war : Miscalculations, resistance and redirected focus

1d | Analysis

More Videos from TBS

Where the people have more weapons than military

Where the people have more weapons than military

3h | Videos
Govt plans to amnesty in the offing to bring back laundered money to meet dollar crises

Govt plans to amnesty in the offing to bring back laundered money to meet dollar crises

6h | Videos
Poet Nazrul Islam’s 123rd birth anniversary observed

Poet Nazrul Islam’s 123rd birth anniversary observed

6h | Videos
Soaring commodity prices put pressure on budget

Soaring commodity prices put pressure on budget

10h | Videos

Most Read

1
Tk100 for bike, Tk2,400 for bus to cross Padma Bridge
Bangladesh

Tk100 for bike, Tk2,400 for bus to cross Padma Bridge

2
Bangladesh at risk of losing ownership of Banglar Samriddhi
Bangladesh

Bangladesh at risk of losing ownership of Banglar Samriddhi

3
BSEC launches probe against Abul Khayer Hero and allies
Stocks

BSEC launches probe against Abul Khayer Hero and allies

4
Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Misfit Technologies: A Singaporean startup rooted firmly in Bangladesh

5
Illustration: TBS
Banking

Let taka slide

6
Photo: Collected
Industry

Spanish recycled cotton producer opens new facility in Bangladesh

The Business Standard
Top
  • Home
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • About Us
  • Bangladesh
  • International
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Economy
  • Sitemap
  • RSS

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net

Copyright © 2022 THE BUSINESS STANDARD All rights reserved. Technical Partner: RSI Lab