Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Bangladesh Interim Gov't Alters Mujib's 'Father' Status
The interim government in Bangladesh has removed references to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the 'Father of the Nation' in a recent law change.
This happened after they introduced new money without his picture.
The government stated that Mujib is still considered a 'freedom fighter,' but altered the criteria.
The changes reflect the ongoing shifts in power and attempts to change symbols tied to the previous government.
Interim government removed references to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as ‘Father of the Nation’.
The alteration was made to the Liberation War Act.
The move followed new currency notes that removed Mujib's image.
The government stated that Mujib remains a 'freedom fighter'.
The change comes after the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government.
- Who
- Interim government of Bangladesh, led by Prof. Mohammed Yunus.
- What
- Removal of references to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as ‘Father of the Nation’ in the Liberation War Act.
- When
- The changes were made on June 3rd, 2025
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- The government has not given a specific reason but made it after they removed Sheikh Hasina's government.
Former Government
Interim Government
Father of the Nation Status
Former Government
The 2022 Act referred to Sheikh Mujib as ‘Father of the Nation.’
Interim Government
Sheikh Mujib's status remains a 'freedom fighter'.
- Key Figure
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- Governing Body
- Interim Government
- Policy Affected
- Liberation War Act
- Currency Change
- New banknotes issued without Mujib's image.
- Historical Context
- 1971 Liberation War
- Previous Leader
- Sheikh Hasina
