April 2, 2025 9:53 pm
Full News

US-Based Bangladeshi Intellectuals Condemn Attempts to Overhaul 1972 Constitution Through Reform Proposals

Statement by Prominent US-Based Bangladeshis Condemning the Attempt to Repeal the 1972 Constitution Through Reform Proposals

Prominent US-based Bangladeshis have expressed their condemnation and opposition to the unconstitutional and undemocratic government’s various reform initiatives. Under the banner of “Ekattorer Prohori” (The Sentinels of ’71), they issued a joint statement, declaring:
“Since the political shift in Bangladesh on August 5, 2024, we have observed, with deep regret, systematic attempts to undermine and discredit the glorious history of Bangladesh Liberation War. These efforts are aimed at creating controversy and diminishing the pride of our independence.


In the last five and a half months, this destructive campaign has escalated. With heavy hearts, we witnessed the destruction of all monuments commemorating the Liberation War, the arson of House 32 in Dhanmondi (the birthplace of our independence movement), the desecration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s statue, and attacks on the National Anthem. The Liberation War Museum and its archives were destroyed. The number of martyrs in the Liberation War was called into question under the pretext of curriculum changes. The ultimate sacrifices of Birangonas (war heroines) were dishonored, further adding to the insult.

Most recently, we have seen a deliberate conspiracy to nullify the Constitution of 1972, earned through the bloodshed of the Liberation War, under the guise of constitutional reform.
The handwritten Constitution of 1972 stands as a historic document for the Bengali nation. Crafted after a prolonged political struggle and an armed liberation movement, it is one of independent Bangladesh’s greatest achievements. The Constitution’s four fundamental principles not only encapsulate the ideals of the Liberation War but also represent the secular, progressive Bengali culture and society that has evolved over millennia.
Without hesitation, the 1972 Constitution can be considered the authentic foundation of Bangladesh.
However, we are shocked to witness the recent assault on these very roots through recommendations from the so-called Constitution Reform Commission. It is evident that efforts have been made to erase the four fundamental principles of the 1972 Constitution, deliberately targeting the core structure of Bangladesh. The Constitution of 1972 united all aspirations of the Liberation War, including secularism, Bengali nationalism, and the socialist commitment to equitable distribution.


By erasing three of the four fundamental principles, the recommendations of the Constitution Reform Commission strike at the essence of the Liberation War and Bangladesh’s foundational spirit.
On behalf of ‘Ekattorer Prohori,’ we vehemently condemn, protest, and reject this malicious attempt. We strongly denounce all efforts to distort the history of the Liberation War, desecrate monuments, and insult the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
In conclusion, we urge that the recommended amendments in the name of reforming the 1972 Constitution be disregarded, and the 1972 Constitution be preserved in its original form. We call for an end to all efforts aimed at discrediting the glorious history of the Liberation War. Let us lead Bangladesh in memory of the sacrifices of all freedom-loving people of 1971. At the same time, we demand an immediate halt to all forms of oppression.”


Signed by members of Ekattorer Prohori:
Dr. Nurun Nabi (Freedom Fighter), Belal Beg (Social Thinker), Dr. Zeenat Nabi (Freedom Fighter), Tajul Imam (Freedom Fighter), Dr. Hasan Mamun (Professor), Dr. Nahid Banu (Scientist), Dr. Dilip Nath (Writer and Mainstream Politician), Rafayet Chowdhury (Politician), Dr. Delwar Arif (Professor), Dr. Neeru Kamrun Nahar (Professor), Fakir Elias (Poet), Fahim Reza Noor, Lutfun Nahar Lata (Writer, Actor), Dastagir Jahangir (Journalist), Mithun Ahmed (Cultural Organizer), Minhaj Ahmed (Writer and Organizer), Annie Ferdous (Cultural Organizer), Dr. Bilkis Rahman Dola (Reciter) G. H. Arju (Organizer, Vocal Artist), Cecilia Morol (Cultural Worker), Sabina Neeru (Vocal Artist), Tahreena Preeti (Vocal Artist), Swikriti Barua (Organizer), Gopal Sannal (Activist), Pinaki Talukdar (Journalist), Gopan Saha (Vocal Artist), Abu Sayeed Ratan (Writer, Organizer), Farhana Elias Tuli (Poet), Swadhin Majumder (Vocal Artist), Khaled Sarfuddin (Writer, Organizer), Manjur Kader (Poet), Rowshan Ara Neepa (Organizer, Filmmaker), Milton Ahmed (Theatre Artist, Organizer), Mishuk Selim (Writer, Organizer), Anwar Selim (Poet, Theatre Artist), Joyturjo Chowdhury (Online Activist, Social Worker) and Smriti Bhadra (Writer)

Related News
BRICS Not Interested in Reducing US Dollar Dominance, Claims India
Son of Tiger Wood Charlie, 15, hits first hole-in-one!
Iran Issues Strong Message in Response to Trump’s Threats
NGO Appeals for Donations from Americans
Trump Administration Puts 60 USAID Officials on Leave Amid Global Aid Freeze
Nearly 100 Former National Security Officials Oppose Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI Nomination
Related Posts
Bangladesh’s suicidal decision to buy Pakistani Junk fighter jets – United People will stop it
Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire
Taiwan Sends Warships in Response to China’s Military Drills
Repeated Attacks on US Warship in the Red Sea
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari Hospitalized
Is Yunus supporting India? Is crusade against India over?
More News

U.S. Deported 11,000 Mexican Immigrants

From January 20, when Donald Trump was sworn in as the President of the United States, to February 6, the U.S. deported nearly 11,000 undocumented Mexican immigrants over a span of 17 days. Among them, around 2,500 individuals were citizens of other countries. All these individuals came from Central and South America. Mexican President Claudia […]

Zelensky Wants the War to End This Year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he wants to secure firm security guarantees from Kyiv’s Western partners, which would enable an end to the war with Russia this year. On Tuesday, a meeting was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between U.S. and Russian officials to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Ukraine, however, was […]

Bangladesh Reaffirms Strong Ties with India, Emphasizes Mutual Respect

Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strong ties with India based on mutual respect and shared interests. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasized this on Monday, addressing recent concerns raised by Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about violence against minorities in Bangladesh. Hossain dismissed these concerns, asserting that incidents of violence against […]

Kilauea Volcano Resumes Eruption, Showcasing Nature’s Spectacle on Hawaii’s Big Island

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island resumed its dramatic display of nature’s power, erupting once again this Tuesday, with lava fountains soaring into the sky. Known as one of the most active volcanoes globally, Kilauea has experienced intermittent eruptions for nearly two months, beginning its latest cycle on December 23. This latest phase of […]

UN Urges $3.5 Trillion Investment to Combat Global Land Degradation

RIYADH – Restoring degraded land and preventing desert expansion will require a global investment of $3.5 trillion (US$2.6 trillion) by 2030, the United Nations announced, quantifying the cost of reversing land degradation for the first time. Speaking ahead of global talks in Riyadh, Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification […]

USAID is the Biggest Scandal in History, Says Modi’s Advisor

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, announced yesterday (Sunday) that it would halt financial aid to Bangladesh and India. According to DOGE, the United States’ charity organization USAID used to provide $21 million to increase voter turnout in India and $29 million to strengthen the political landscape in Bangladesh. […]

UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Visits Japan to Inspect Fukushima Soil Storage Facilities

TOKYO – The UN nuclear watchdog chief arrived in Japan on February 18 for a trip that will include his first visit to storage facilities housing vast quantities of soil contaminated in the 2011 Fukushima disaster. It is the fifth official visit to the country by Mr. Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy […]

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam Finally Admits Anti-Hindu Violence

Bangladesh Admits Targeting of Hindu Minorities, Pledges Action Against Perpetrators DHAKA – In a significant development, the Bangladeshi government has officially acknowledged the targeting of Hindu minorities in acts of violence, with Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam revealing that 88 cases have been filed and 70 individuals arrested as of October 2024. Speaking on behalf of […]

Greenland Holds Elections Despite Trump’s Threats

Ignoring former U.S. President Donald Trump’s warnings, Greenland held its regional parliamentary elections on Tuesday, March 11. During his first term, Trump had attempted to buy Greenland to expand U.S. territory. Now, in his second term, he has issued threats of force, despite Greenland being an autonomous territory under Denmark. During his re-election campaign, Trump […]

Three children diagnosed with HMPV in India

Human Meta Pneumo Virus (HMPV) has been detected in two children in Bengaluru and one child in Ahmedabad. Almost five years after the Covid epidemic, another virus has reared its head in the world. The name is ‘Human Meta Pneumonia Virus’ (HMPV). The virus, like Covid, was first identified in China. The symptoms are very […]