Photo: CollectedThe Ministry of Liberation War Affairs issued a press release in this regard on SundayAll civilian (Besamorik) freedom fighter gazettes issued without approval from Jatiyo Muktijoddha Council (Jamuka) will be scrutinized on January 9 instead of December 19. Earlier on December 3, Jamuka took the decision at its 71st meeting as part of the efforts to publish a list of real freedom fighters. According to Section 7(Jha) of the Jatiyo Muktijoddha Council Act 2002, the council has been tasked with issuing a list of real freedom fighters and making recommendations to the government. Freedom fighters included in the gazettes have been asked to produce necessary documents and testimonies of at least three Indian freedom fighters or fellow fighters included in the Red Book “Mukti Barta” or people who trained with them. The lists to be scrutinized and related information is available on the ministry website (www.molwa.gov.bd) and Jamuka website (www.jamuka.gov.bd).

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 13, 2020 13:07 UTC