BCL doesn’t believe in occupation: AL
Staff Reporter :
General Secretary of the Awami League (AL), Obaidul Quader in a statement reiterated the significant contributions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) to the country’s liberation.
Obaidul Quader further emphasised that around 17,000 BCL members sacrificed their lives during the 1971 Liberation War.
Quader, who also serves as the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, praised the pivotal role played by the BCL under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
He asserted that the BCL’s commitment to implementing the spirit of the liberation war remains steadfast.
Highlighting the ethos of the BCL as an organisation driven by its constitution and principles, Quader emphasised that it eschews any belief in occupation.
He pointed out that the occupation of educational institutions originated during the regime of military dictator Ziaur Rahman, who utilised students as instruments to bolster his illegitimate power.
The AL General Secretary criticised the establishment of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) under Zia’s rule, alleging that it deviated from the ideals of student leadership by prioritising materialistic pursuits over principles.
Quader accused Ziaur Rahman of reintroducing defeated anti-liberation forces into Bangladesh’s political landscape and promoting religion-based communal politics, which infiltrated educational institutions and disrupted the democratic environment.
Quader warned against distorting the history of Bangladesh’s independence struggle, stating that such actions would only serve to isolate individuals or groups from the populace.
He underscored the logical establishment of the contributions made by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Awami League to the liberation war, asserting that they are synonymous with the nation itself.
The minister cautioned against making statements contrary to the history of Bangladesh, suggesting that those who oppose historical truths are destined for defeat.
He accused the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of propagating false narratives and engaging in violence to disrupt democratic processes, leading to legal repercussions.
Quader concluded by emphasising the gradual release of BNP leaders and activists, indicating a shift in the political landscape away from what he described as anti-state forces.
