BNP’s Dhaka-6 candidate and convener of the Nationalist Generation of Liberation War, Engineer Ishraq Hossain, has strongly criticized what he described as deliberate attempts to distort and demean Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War. Speaking at a wreath-laying ceremony at the mausoleum of former President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, he said false and misleading narratives were being spread to obscure one party’s role in the war, calling such propaganda deeply condemnable.

Hossain urged unity among pro-democracy and nationalist groups, warning that internal divisions were enabling violence against patriots and allowing perpetrators to escape justice. He also accused the government of failing to implement necessary administrative and electoral reforms, alleging that it operates with the support of Prime Minister Hasina’s allies. Senior BNP leaders including Ruhul Kabir Rizvi attended the event.

He further requested prayers for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s recovery and announced a major gathering on December 25, inviting party members nationwide to join without obstruction.