Forces that opposed Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 have been clearly defined under new legislation, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has announced.
Speaking at a May Day event in Jhenaidah on Friday, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman explained that the Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Act, 2026, explicitly identifies those who collaborated with Pakistani occupation forces. This includes auxiliary groups such as Al-Badr, Al-Shams, and the Razakar forces.
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman noted that the law defines freedom fighters as those who fought against the Pakistani military and specific political groups that opposed independence, including the then Muslim League, Nezam-e-Islami Party, and Jamaat-e-Islami.
"From this legal definition, it is now clearly established that the then Jamaat-e-Islami opposed the Liberation War and stood against the independence of Bangladesh," Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman told the gathering. He added that the party raised no objections when the bill was placed in Parliament, suggesting their "silence effectively indicates consent".
The Minister also addressed current political developments, stating that while the BNP intends to implement parts of the "July Charter", it views certain elements, particularly those involving a referendum, as misleading.
The discussion was organised by the Shailkupa municipal unit of Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal and attended by local BNP leadership.
