No one wants to hear Jamaat ameer's version of Liberation War history: Amir Khasru

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has described recent remarks by Jamaat-e-Islami's ameer on the Liberation War as false, misleading and politically motivated, saying people of Bangladesh do not want to hear the history of the Liberation War from the Jamaat chief.

"Does anyone in Bangladesh want to learn the history of the Liberation War from the Jamaat ameer? Are people interested in learning Liberation War history from him?" he asked journalists following a roundtable in the capital today (3 February).

The remarks came in response to a recent speech by the Jamaat ameer in Chattogram, where he commented on the Liberation War and the role of retired Colonel Oli Ahmed in the declaration of independence.

In a sarcastic tone Amir Khasru said, "We are delighted that the Jamaat ameer has so much knowledge about the Liberation War. It would be better if he also tells us what else happened during the war."

He alleged that a certain group is trying to gain political advantage by creating controversy around the Liberation War and martyred president Ziaur Rahman, adding that such attempts would not bring them any benefit.

According to the BNP leader, people are now more interested in knowing what political parties plan to do for the public if they come to power, rather than revisiting old disputes.

"Instead of addressing these issues, attempts are being made to create fresh divisions in society by repeatedly raising questions about who declared independence and how it was done," he said.

Describing the Jamaat ameer's statements on the Liberation War as "completely fabricated" and "false", Amir Khasru said those who know the true history of Bangladesh's independence would not believe such claims.

"Rather, such statements are causing them to lose whatever remaining credibility they may have," he added, noting that continuing in this manner would only harm them further.