Dateline: Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today expressed concerns that his statement regarding the ‘July Fighters’ was selectively and partially broadcast, leading to potential misunderstandings.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Salahuddin Ahmed addressed a press conference at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, where he clarified that his remarks on the ‘July Fighters’ were distorted. He emphasized the statement was intended to honor the ‘July Fighters’, refuting any intention to associate them negatively with fascism. Ahmed urged media outlets to refrain from truncating his statements.
Salahuddin stressed that attempts to create discord between the BNP and the ‘July Uprising’ would not succeed, underscoring that the party values its unity and honors the ‘July Fighters’. He also mentioned that a political party had sought an apology based on a misinterpretation of his statement, which he welcomed as an opportunity to clear any confusion.
He recounted an incident during the July National Charter signing, where disorder was caused by unruly individuals, reiterating his belief that the ‘July Fighters’ were not involved in such actions. Salahuddin reaffirmed the BNP’s respect for the ‘July Fighters’, recognizing them as a vital force within the party’s history.
Addressing the possibility of revisiting the referendum issue, Salahuddin expressed hope for a government-issued gazette notification. On the topic of the recent fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s Cargo Village, he highlighted the government’s ongoing investigation, suggesting that certain incidents might be orchestrated to destabilize the country. However, he noted that conclusions should await the investigation’s results.