Adviser Mahfuj says wants to work with respect for all July uprising forces, regrets 'previous divisive statements'
"I sincerely regret any previous statements and wording that were divisive. If I remain in government for another day, I want to work with respect and sensitivity to all forces of the uprising, he says
Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam today (22 May) issued an apology on his verified Facebook, saying the country was bigger than the ideals and emotions of an individual.
"Unity of patriotic forces is inevitable. I sincerely regret any previous statements and wording that were divisive. If I remain in government for another day, I want to work with respect and sensitivity to all forces of the uprising," he said.
He expressed hope that the future state could be democratic and inclusive, "only if we avoid the divisive slogans and label-mongering".
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"The enemies of Bangladesh are united and aggressive. Sovereignty and all democratic institutions are under threat. The patriotic people who were united in the July uprising have a long test ahead of them. This test is of unity and patience. This test must be passed."
Mahfuj's post comes amid BNP's call for the removal of controversial advisers whose statements and actions were tarnishing the image of the government.
