‘1971 Comes First, Everything Else After’: Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed

BD Digest Report
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged not to compare the history of the 1971 Liberation War with any other history. He said, ‘1971 cannot be compared with any other history. 1971 comes before, everything else comes after. BNP does not deny anyone’s contribution.’

The Home Minister made these remarks at a BNP discussion meeting at the Engineers Institution auditorium in the capital on Friday, marking the great Independence and National Day.

He said that the people of Bangladesh have known and heard for a long time that the declaration of independence was broadcast from the Kalurghat radio station. He also commented that on March 27, the then Major Ziaur Rahman, as the Provisional Head of the State, officially declared independence.

Salahuddin Ahmed said, “The government recognizes the contributions of all those who were martyred and those who led the student uprising.”

He also said, “We don’t want to snatch anyone’s victory. We all need to respect the history of 1971 first. 1971 will never be compared to any other history.”