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Celebrating Bangladesh Independence Day: Remembering the Struggle for Freedom

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Image by  Satheesh Sankaran  from  Pixabay Mar 26, 2023 Celebrating Bangladesh Independence Day: Remembering the Struggle for Freedom I Introduction Brief overview of Bangladesh Independence Day Importance of the day for the people of Bangladesh II. Historical Background Brief history of Bangladesh as a part of Pakistan Neglect and discrimination of East Pakistan Emergence of the movement for independence Declaration of independence by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman III. The Struggle for Independence The Pakistani army's brutal response to the declaration The nine-month-long war of independence The role of the Bangladesh Liberation Army and Indian forces The eventual establishment of Bangladesh as an independent country IV. Celebrations on March 26 Hoisting of the national flag and singing of the national anthem Speeches by the president and prime minister Cultural programs and events The March 26 parade Paying tribute to freedom fighters at the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial V

Remembering the Father of the Nation: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birthday

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durbar bagerhat  Today, Bangladesh celebrates the birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the national hero and the founding father of the country. He was born on March 17, 1920, in Tungi Para, a small town in the Gopalganj district of Bangladesh. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman played an instrumental role in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. He dedicated his entire life to the betterment of his country and its people, and his contributions to the nation are immeasurable. He was a charismatic leader and a great orator who captured the hearts of the people with his inspiring speeches. He was a firm believer in democracy, equality, and social justice, and he fought relentlessly to achieve these goals. author:durbar bagerhat  Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman never lost sight of his vision for an independent Bangladesh. He spent several years in prison for his political beliefs, and he was even exiled to Pakistan for a period