Jamaat-e-Islami leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher claimed in the National Parliament that he was a 'child freedom fighter'. He made the statement on Thursday, April 30, 2026, while participating in the discussion on the President’s address. During his speech, Taher elaborated on Jamaat’s position during the Liberation War and addressed current parliamentary issues.

Taher rejected allegations labeling Jamaat leaders as 'razakar' or 'al-Badr', asserting that none of the current party leadership were involved in such roles. He described how his family, living near the border, helped refugees heading to India during the war by providing shelter and guidance. He also reminded the assembly that figures accused of collaboration had served in both Awami League and Ziaur Rahman cabinets. Toward the end of his speech, Taher called for political harmony and mutual respect between the government and opposition.

Expressing dissatisfaction over the use of offensive language in parliament, Taher criticized a reported remark by the Health Minister and urged lawmakers to maintain decorum and mutual respect in parliamentary discourse.