15 cultural organisations’ joint statement: Disrespect of Bangladesh’s independence unacceptable
15 cultural federations have condemned and protested against the anti-state conspiracy prior to the upcoming national election, in a joint statement on Sunday.
The cultural federations are, Shommilito Shangskritik Jote, Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation, Jatiyo Kobita Parishad, Bangladesh Abritti Somonnoy Parishad, Bangladesh Pathnatok Parishad, Bangladesh Gonosongit Somonnoy Parishad, Bangladesh Nrittoshilpi Shongstha, Bangladesh Charushilpi Shangshad, Bangladesh Sangit Songothon Somonnoy Parishad, Bangladesh Jatra Shilpa Unnoyon Parishad, ITI Bangladesh Kendra, Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho, Bangladesh Gram Theatre, Bangladesh Shishu Shongothon Oikkojote, and Bangabandhu Shangskritik Jote.
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In a statement signed by Mir Masrur Zaman Jony, Publicity Secretary of Shommilito Shangskritik Jote, reads, "For quite some time now, we have been witnessing that a certain people of our country are purposefully mocking, dishonoring and humiliating the country's independence. BNP and their allied political parties, some professionals, journalists, and a section of civil society have indulged in this propaganda."
"Their main objective is to mislead the young generation by distorting the history of the liberation war and to hide the incredible achievements of independent Bangladesh in almost all aspects of national life," they added.
In the statement, it was also said that ahead of the upcoming national election, the activity of these circles has increased tremendously.
"Recently, the government has taken legal action as the news published in a national daily of the country mocked and questioned the independence of Bangladesh. We express our determination to unitedly resist lies, propaganda, and attacks against our great liberation war and independence," the statement reads.
These 15 cultural federations expect a responsible role of the media and condemn the undue interference of foreigners in the internal affairs of Bangladesh under any pretext.
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