Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Condemning the persecution, torture, and arrest of freedom fighter Abdul Latif Siddiqui, Professor Hafizur Rahman Karzon, journalist Manjurul Alam Panna, and other patriotic voices in favor of the Liberation War, the leaders of Natundhara Bangladesh NDB have issued a statement.

In a press release sent on August 28, NDB Chairman Momin Mahadi, Presidium Member Bir Muktijoddha Fazlul Haque, Senior Vice Chairman Shanta Farjana, Vice Chairman Chandan Sengupta, and Organizing Secretary Wazed Rana called upon the July Movement activists and the interim government, saying:"Do not demand a 'second independence' if people are not allowed to speak. Independence means freedom for everyone to express their views and to organize poli...