Dhaka, June 4 -- In a surprising move, the Yunus govt has stripped 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's status as a 'freedom fighter'. The interim govt's ordinance redefined the term 'freedom fighter' (Bir Muktijoddha), introducing three new categories.
These categories include: the Muktijuddher Shohojogi (associate of the Liberation War); Muktijoddha Poribar (family of a freedom fighter); and Muktijuddher Shohojogi Poribar (family of a Liberation War associate), reports The Daily Star.
As per the ordinance, the status of over 400 elected politicians, including key several key figures who played an active role in the Bangladesh Liberation War have lost their 'Bir Muktijoddha' status. These include Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmad, M. Ma...