He asserted this opinion through his social media platform, framing it as key for restoring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's honor before and after the 1971 Liberation War. Alam’s comments come against the backdrop of increasing scrutiny over the removal of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's portrait from the Bangabhaban's Darbar Hall. Drawing comparisons between Sheikh Mujibur and Sheikh Hasina's leadership, he contended, "The only difference is, unlike Hasina, Sheikh Mujib was once regarded as the voice of the masses. He indicated these drastic circumstances necessitated not only acknowledgment from the Awami League but formal apologies and justice for the victims. Alam's statements are mounting pressures for Hasina and the Awami League to engage with their controversial history.

Source: bd News24 November 13, 2024 20:57 UTC