Bangladesh’s মুক্তিযুদ্ধবিষয়ক মন্ত্রী (Minister for Liberation War Affairs) Ahmed Azam Khan has refuted reports claiming the monument commemorating the surrender of Pakistani forces in সোহরাওয়ার্দী উদ্যান will be replaced with a fountain. The minister stated the news is inaccurate, dismissing speculation surrounding alterations to the সোহরাওয়ার্দী উদ্যান site. The monument holds significant historical importance, marking the formal surrender of the Pakistani army on December 16, 1971, ending the Bangladesh Liberation War. Recent reports had suggested the government planned to remove the existing sculpture and install a fountain in its place. However, Minister Khan's statement clarifies that these claims are unfounded, preserving the memorial's status. Further details regarding maintenance or potential improvements to সোহরাওয়ার্দী উদ্যান were not immediately available.