Month of independence begins Tuesday
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The month also made the nation proud for the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu, which has been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as part of the world’s documentary heritage, BSS reports.
Architect of independent Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born on March 17, 1920 at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
Earlier, the government has announced Mujib Barsho for yearlong celebration of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu from March 17, 2020 to March 26, 2021.
Later, the government extended the Mujib Barsho till March 31, 2022 as outbreak of coronavirus pandemic forced to cancel many programmes during the previously announced timeframe.
Five decades ago, the nation engaged in the war of independence in this month of March under the leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and earned a sovereign Bangladesh on December 16, 1971 after fighting against the Pakistani occupation forces for around nine months.
March is depicted in the country’s history as a month of grief as well as inspiration and dedication for the freedom of the country and the people.
The struggle for independence started escalating from the beginning of March in 1971 when the then Pakistani dictator postponed the scheduled March 3 session of the National Assembly as part of their conspiracy against the peaceful and legitimate movement of Bangalee.
Amid deteriorating political situation and increasing demand for freedom of the country from Pakistan’s misrule, the first version of Bangladesh’s national flag was hoisted on Dhaka University campus premises for the first time on March 2 by the Dhaka University Students’ Union (DUCSU).
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