Sangsad Bhaban, April 29 -- Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Wednesday claimed that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has effectively accepted its historical role as an "anti-liberation" force by not opposing the definition of "Bir Muktijoddha (Valiant Freedom Fighter)" in the newly amended Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (JAMUKA) Bill.

He made the remark while taking part in the discussion on the thanksgiving motion on the President's speech in Parliament.

Referring to the JAMUKA Bill, the minister noted that the legislation explicitly defines freedom fighters as those who fought against the Pakistani occupation forces and their local collaborators, including the then Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami, Nezame Islam, Al-Badr, Al-Shams, and Razakars.

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