Sangsad Bhaban, April 9 -- The Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in Parliament on Thursday to modernise existing laws and expand the state's recognition of those who contributed to the 1971 Liberation War.

The bill placed and moved by Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan emphasises the preservation of the ideals of the Liberation War and the realisation of its core goals: equality, human dignity, and social justice.

A significant highlight of the amendment is the formal distinction between those who fought on the front lines and those who provided critical support from within the country or abroad.

According to the draft, 'Bir Muktijoddha' remains the designation for those who actively engaged in c...