They also urged all to initiate more and more campaigns on the War of Liberation to inspire the new generation.

The discussion styled 'Duties of the freedom fighters in the current crisis' was organised by Muktijoddha Gono Parishad at Moni Singh-Farhad Trust Bhaban in the city.

Speaking at the discussion, Maj Gen (retd) Syed Muhammad Ibrahim Bir Pratik said lots of vested quarters are hatching conspiracy to destroy the country and its sovereignty.

The freedom fighters failed to make people understand that why and for whom they had fought the War of Liberation, he said adding that they have to be cautious until their death to protect the country from any sort of conspiracies.

He said ahead of the election, freedom fighters should urge people not to vote the traitors who were against the War of Liberation and killed the golden sons of this soil.

Noim Jahangir, former secretary general of the Parishad, said the base of the country has become volatile as important institutions like executive, judiciary and Election Commission (EC) have been made dysfunctional.

He also said the War of Liberation, the greatest achievement of the Bangalees, has also been humiliated for corrupt politicians.

"Give us the power, we will form a government that will be headed by the senior most and we will arrange everything necessary for the election within a year," he said adding that a congenial atmosphere will be created by this time.

Former lawmaker Kamal Siddique Bir Bikram said the country is now reeling under severe crisis as evil forces, who were against the liberation, are now speaking about the country's independence and constitution.

A leadership of the freedom fighters is now essential to save the country, he added.

Ataus Samad, advisery editor of the daily Amar Desh, urged the freedom fighters to give proposals how to govern the country and what reforms are needed to hold a free and fair election.

Shamim Mahmud, daughter of venerable music director Altaf Mahmud, called on the freedom fighters to initiate more and more campaigns on the history of liberation war before the new generation, as it is very important now for them to know the history.

Parishad President Ishtiak Aziz Ulfat said it is high time we fought another war as the country's independence, sovereignty and democracy are at the verge of destruction.

Syed Didar Bakth of Liberal Democratic Party and different union commanders of the Parishad also spoke at the discussion.