Dhaka, Nov 13 (V7N)- Interim government adviser Mahfuz Alam called for an end to the politics centered around Mujibism and idolization of the Sheikh family, expressing his views in a recent Facebook post.

Alam remarked that both Sheikh Mujib and his daughter Sheikh Hasina faced public discontent over what he described as "fascist regimes." He distinguished between Sheikh Mujib’s earlier popularity as a leader against Pakistani oppression and his post-1971 rule, which he argued led to divisions and hardships in Bangladesh. “After 1971, Sheikh Mujib’s support for Mujibism led to divisions and struggles for the nation, and his role as a leader diminished in the eyes of many,” he wrote.

He added that Sheikh Mujib’s contributions before 1971 would be remembered positively if his family acknowledged the contentious aspects of his post-1971 policies, which included issues like the 1972 Constitution and the establishment of BAKSHAL, which he believes contributed to authoritarianism. Alam suggested that Sheikh Mujib’s family and party should apologize for these actions and for the present government's alleged misdeeds under Sheikh Hasina, whom he characterized as fostering a “fascist regime.”

According to Alam, the removal of Sheikh family photos from public spaces by officers during the recent “July Uprising” reflects popular disapproval. He advised those lamenting the removal of such symbols to consider the “public spirit” behind these actions.

He asserted that while the 1971 Liberation War is a source of national pride, any figure associated with it should be held accountable for later actions, emphasizing that wrongdoings post-1971 must not be exempted from scrutiny.

Alam concluded by urging Bangladesh to transcend “deification and political family feuds,” maintaining the revolutionary spirit of the 1947, 1971, and recent July movements in collective memory.

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