FF to get enhanced recognition

The Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament to modernise existing laws and expand the state’s recognition of those who contributed to the 1971 Liberation War on Thursday.

The bill placed and moved by Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan emphasises the preservation of the ideals of the Liberation War and the realisation of its core goals: equality, human dignity, and social justice, reports UNB.

According to the draft, ‘Bir Muktijoddha’ remains the designation for those who actively engaged in combat or military training against the Pakistani occupation forces and their local collaborators between March 26 and December 16, 1971.

This category specifically includes women who were repressed by the occupation forces (Biranganas)  as well as medical staff who served in field hospitals.

According to the bill, “Bir Muktijoddha” means those who have undergone war preparation.

and internal training in villages and towns within the country from 26th March to 16th December 1971 and those who crossed the borders of Bangladesh and enrolled in various training camps in India with the aim of participating in the Liberation War and have actively participated in the Liberation War against the invading and occupying Pakistani armed forces and their domestic allies Razakars, Al-Badr, Al-Shamu,  then Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami, Nezam-e-Islam and Peace Committee by engaging in war against Pakistan in order to achieve the great independence of Bangladesh.”

“All such civilians who are within the minimum age specified by the government at that time and who are members of the armed forces, East Pakistan Rifles (EPR), police forces, Mukti Bahini, the Bangladesh Government in exile and other forces recognised by that government, naval commandos, Kilo Force, Ansar members and the following citizens of Bangladesh shall also be included as valiant freedom fighters