Bangladesh Celebrates 106th Birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu
Today is the 106th birth anniversary of the undisputed leader of Bangladesh and Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Historic March 7 Speech That Led Bangladesh Toward Independence
Historic March 7 is being observed today. On March 7, 1971, not only Pakistan but the whole world had its eyes on the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka. Embassies of major countries became busy. Reports about the situation in Dhaka were being sent to Washington, D.C. and Islamabad. The same question was on everyone’s lips: would Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declare independence today?
The Bangladesh Awami League has announced month-long programs marking the fiery month of March
On the occasion of the great Independence month, fiery March, the Bangladesh Awami League has announced month-long programs. These programs have been adopted to observe the important days of March with due dignity, remembering the historic role of the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the spirit of the great Liberation War.
Today is Bangabandhu’s Historic Homecoming Day
Today marks the 55th Homecoming Day of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. On January 10, 1972, Bangabandhu was released from imprisonment in a Pakistani jail and set foot on the blood-soaked soil of Bengal.
A Name Secures Its Place on the World Map — “Bangladesh”
Today, December 16, is the Great Victory Day—the milestone day when the name “Bangladesh” was established on the world map as an independent territory. On this day, after nine consecutive months of the Liberation War that began in March 1971, the Pakistani occupying forces surrendered at the Racecourse Ground in Dhaka (present-day Suhrawardy Udyan). The name “Bangladesh” was inscribed on the world stage.
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