Awami League Calls on Citizens to Resist Anti-Independence Forces
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On the occasion of historic March 7, the Bangladesh Awami League has urged the people of the country to stand against the illegal, unconstitutional, and anti-independence forces led by convicted killer Yunus and his so-called interim government.

The Awami League believes that March 7, 1971, was the day when the foundation for Bangladesh’s independence and liberation was laid. On this day, the Father of the Nation and the founder of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, delivered his historic speech at the Racecourse Ground, inspiring the Bengali nation to prepare for the Liberation War. As a continuation of this, Bangabandhu declared Bangladesh’s independence on the night of March 26, 1971. This declaration led to the Proclamation of Independence on April 10, 1971, forming the country’s first interim government under Bangabandhu’s leadership. It was under this leadership that Bangladesh won victory after nine months of a bloody war.

Since the brutal assassination of Bangabandhu and his family on August 15, 1975, anti-liberation forces have repeatedly attempted to erase the ideals of the Liberation War. For 21 years (1975-1996), numerous efforts were made to remove Bangabandhu’s name from history and distort the constitution to suppress the spirit of the Liberation War.

The Rise of the Anti-Liberation Forces

With the backing of foreign powers, an illegal and unconstitutional militant regime led by convicted killer Yunus has seized state power. Since August 5, 2024, this force has been carrying out a reign of terror across the country with the aim of erasing Bangladesh’s history, independence, and liberation ideals. Their ultimate goal is to take revenge for the trial and punishment of war criminals under the Sheikh Hasina-led government.

As part of this conspiracy, this anti-liberation group is attempting to destroy the constitution that was written with the blood of 3 million martyrs. Shockingly, they have even expressed audacity in changing the name of Bangladesh. They have started repealing laws and policies based on the fundamental ideals of the Liberation War.

This rogue force burned down the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32, then used bulldozers to erase Bangabandhu’s historic residence. Across the country, they have demolished sculptures, murals, and memorials of Bangabandhu and other martyrs. Even the Shaheed Minars, symbols of the Language Movement, have been destroyed in several places.

A Nation in Crisis Under Yunus’ Rule
• Economic Collapse: Convicted corrupt Yunus has laundered billions of taka abroad, and since his illegal seizure of power, Bangladesh’s economy has been devastated.
• Investment has stopped, businesses are suffering, and the nation is on the brink of famine.
• A Global Model for Development Ruined: The fastest-growing economy under Sheikh Hasina has been turned into a failed, extremist state.
• Democracy Destroyed: Democratic institutions have been dismantled, and the country is under authoritarian rule.
• Law and Order Collapsed: The country is in chaos, with a surge in murders, robberies, and violence.

Yunus and his militant allies are directly responsible for widespread anarchy, the destruction of democratic institutions, and brutal violence against women and children. Once hailed as a champion of women’s empowerment, Bangladesh is now witnessing the systematic suppression of women’s rights.

National Institutions Under Attack
• Police Force Under Siege: Yunus has systematically weakened and destroyed the police force. Loyal and professional officers are being dismissed, arrested, or replaced with hand-picked loyalists.
• Armed Forces Undermined: The sovereignty of Bangladesh’s Armed Forces is under threat. Military officers are harassed, intimidated, and targeted by anti-state cybercriminals.
• Judiciary and Media Silenced: Judges are unable to function independently, journalists are arrested and tortured, and free press has been completely crushed.
• Civil Service Manipulated: Senior bureaucrats are fired, arrested, or forced into exile, while incompetent loyalists are placed in key government positions.

Call to Action: Defend Bangladesh’s Independence!

The Bangladesh Awami League firmly believes that this country cannot continue under this brutal dictatorship. The people must rise to protect their beloved motherland.

We must unite to overthrow killer Yunus and his militant regime to save Bangladesh! If we fail, history will never forgive us!

Joy Bangla! 
Joy Bangabandhu! 
Long Live Bangladesh!

Press Release
Date: March 7, 2025

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