Editor of the Dainik Amar Desh Mahmudur Rahman spoke at divisional representatives’ conference of the Dainik Amar Desh for the Khulna and Barishal regions at the Khulna Press Club today. Photo : BSS

KHULNA, May 23, 2025 (BSS) - Editor of the Dainik Amar Desh Mahmudur Rahman here today said the fascist Hasina regime and Indian imperialism oppressed the country’s people for the past 15 years but the people found freedom from that oppression through the martyrs of the July revolution. 

“Unfortunately, within just 9 months, we are beginning to forget those martyrs. Cracks are appearing in the unity formed during the July revolution,” he said while speaking at the divisional representatives’ conference of the Dainik Amar Desh for the Khulna and Barishal regions held at Khulna Press Club this afternoon. 

Taking advantage of this, fascism is once again trying to raise its head, he said, adding that Indian imperialism is attempting to tie its grip on Bangladesh once more. This is happening because of our weaknesses, he added.

Mahmudur Rahman said, “The situation has become a bit unstable, which will increase challenges for us. Therefore, we must write news impartially”. 

“I do politics for Bangladesh. I do politics for the people. I oppose Indian hegemony,” he added.

Shakil Wahed Suman, director of the Dainik Amar Desh, Syed Abdal Ahmed, executive editor and former general secretary of the National Press Club, and M Abdullah, managing director of the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust addressed the conference as special guests. Muffassel editor of Dainik Amar Desh Abu Darda Zobayer delivered the welcome speech.

Mahmudur Rahman declared that the Amar Desh family has been imprisoned, has fought, has endured oppression, and has built the brand through perseverance. “No individual or party created this brand for us. Rather, political parties should be grateful to you,” he added. 

The conference was moderated by Khulna Bureau chief of the Amar Desh Ehteshamul Haque Shawon. While Nikunja Bala Palash, staff reporter from the Barishal office, and Ahsan Kabir, staff reporter from the Jashore office, among others, spoke. 

Mahmudur Rahman concluded the event by paying tribute and expressing gratitude to the souls of those embraced martyrdom in the great July revolution.