The youth have pressed the "reset button", marking the end of all that is old, commented Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government, during a recent event. His statement has since stirred significant discussion and debate in various circles.
In an interview with Khalid Mohiuddin on the YouTube channel of the New York-based Bengali media outlet "Thikana", Yunus's Special Assistant Md Mahfuj Alam, provided a detailed explanation of the "reset button" concept.
He clarified, "What Sir (the chief adviser) meant by the reset button is the 'system.' It in no way refers to 1971 or the Liberation War. Rather, Sir was speaking of resetting the system that gives rise to fascist dictatorship. The reset button will be pressed on that system, and we will enter a 'new system.'"
Further elaborating, Mahfuj Alam said, "During the movement, Nahid Islam put forth a single demand for a new political arrangement. Essentially, Sir was referring to this new system."
He underscored the significance of 1971 and the Liberation War to both the government and the movement's participants, stating, "The stance of all those involved—both within the government and the movement—is very clear. 1971 is a milestone for us. That’s where we begin. But not just from there; an important but often overlooked matter is the question of 1947. We are attempting to weave together 1947, 1971, and 2024."
"As a political community, the fight of the people of Bangladesh—particularly Bengali Muslims—has been significant. To us, 1971 holds great importance," said Mahfuj Alam.
