Bangladesh Leader Pledges Justice, Opens Historic Museum
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today promised that those responsible for killings during the anti-fascist movement will face justice. He said trials would be transparent, impartial, and credible. They will follow the due process of law.
Prime Minister Rahman made these remarks in Dhaka on Wednesday. He spoke at a discussion and opened the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum. He stressed that justice is vital for the rule of law.
Mr. Rahman announced the government will honor victims of violence from the past 17 years. This includes those killed or forcibly disappeared. Local institutions will be named after these victims, including those from the July Mass Uprising.
He spoke about the newly opened museum. Prime Minister Rahman hopes it will not promote the views of any single group. He stated that the 2024 mass uprising belonged to all democratic people of Bangladesh.
Mr. Rahman spoke about the 1971 Liberation War. It achieved the country’s independence. He said the 2024 mass uprising worked to protect this independence. It also aimed to safeguard the freedom of its people.
Mr. Rahman warned against creating instability. He asked everyone to avoid unnecessary arguments. He urged them to consider if their actions might help ousted autocratic forces return.
Prime Minister Rahman remembered a difficult period of over 15 years. Thousands faced enforced disappearance. Millions suffered repression and false cases. Many were forced from their homes. He said thousands died during the July-August Mass Uprising.
The Prime Minister highlighted the museum’s role. It will preserve the nation’s brave legacy. It will also show the past actions of ousted forces to new generations. He called it a historic step to preserve the people’s struggles and democratic hopes.
He stressed the need for historical accuracy. Incomplete stories weaken history and can cause divisions. Mr. Rahman added that museum exhibits should be in English and other languages. This will help more people learn about Bangladesh’s democratic struggles.
