, June 4 -- Amid swirling rumours about the cancellation of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's recognition as a freedom fighter, Liberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam on Wednesday firmly dismissed the claim.

He clarified that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and four other national leaders were not mentioned as 'associates of the liberation war' in the recently issued 'National Freedom Fighters Council (Amendment) Ordinance-2025,' but this does not affect their historical roles or recognitions.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, he made the remarks while addressing questions about the government's decision.

On Tuesday night, the government issued the 'National Freedom Fighters Council (Amendment) Ordinance-2025', which includes a change in the ...