Jamaat Leader Calls US 'Tested Friend', Sparks Debate in Dhaka

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Jamaat Leader Calls US 'Tested Friend', Sparks Debate in Dhaka

In Dhaka, Shafiqur Rahman, the Jamaat-e-Islami leader, called the US a 'tested friend' during a celebration of American independence. This comment stirred up some chatter, as folks recalled the US's tricky past during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Critics warned that forgetting history could lead to future friendship blunders. It's a reminder that parties are fun, but history matters too!