'I'm not working to rehabilitate Awami League,' says Kader Siddique after attack on home

Kader Siddique, a decorated freedom fighter and Krishak Sramik Janata League president, has said he is not working to rehabilitate the Awami League. Distancing himself from speculation following an attack on his home in Tangail, he said: “I left the Awami League and founded the Krishak Sramik Janata League about 26 years ago. I have no political relationship with Sheikh Hasina or the Awami League.” “However, I love and respect Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the people of Bangladesh,” he added. Kader made the remarks at a press conference on Sunday afternoon, following an attack on his residence, Sonar Bangla, in Sakhipur in the wee hours of the day. The freedom fighter, who holds the title of “Bir Uttam”, said,...