Today is the historic 7th of March. An unforgettable day in the history of the liberation struggle of the Bengali nation. On this day in 1971, the architect of independence, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, gave a historic speech at a public meeting at the then Ramna Race Course Maidan (Suhrawardy Udyan) in Dhaka, rousing the nation on the issue of independence. 'This time's struggle is our struggle for freedom, this time's struggle is the struggle for independence' - Bangabandhu declared the main motto of the liberation of the Bengalis from the oppression of Pakistan in his speech that day.
Bangabandhu's historic speech later became the seed mantra of the freedom struggle. Basically, the Bengalis started preparing for the liberation war based on the call given in Bangabandhu's speech. Later, after the brutal massacre by the Pakistani forces on the night of March 25, Bangabandhu declared the country's independence in the early hours of March 26. The armed liberation war officially began. On October 30, 2017, Bangabandhu's historic March 7 speech was recognized as a world heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). On the occasion of the day, President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave separate messages.
They termed the day as a glorious chapter in the history of Bengalis. On the occasion of March 7, Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and various private TV channels and radio stations will broadcast special programs. Special articles will be published in newspapers.
The Awami League's programme to commemorate the day includes hoisting the national and party flags at Bangabandhu Bhaban at 32, Dhanmondi and party offices across the country at 6:30 am; paying homage to the portrait of the Father of the Nation at Bangabandhu Bhaban at 7 am; and a discussion meeting at Dhaka District Awami League Bhaban in Tejgaon at 4 pm. Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will preside over it.
Apart from this, various organizations and institutions including Dhaka Metropolitan North and South Awami League, Mahila Awami League, Jubo League, Jatiya Sramik League, Swechchhasebak League, Krishak League, Jubo Mahila League, Chhatra League, Tanti League, Swadhinata Chikitsik Parishad, Bangabandhu Awami Ajib Parishad, Muktijoddha Sangsad, Bangabandhu Parishad, Bangabandhu Sangsiktrik Jote, Joy Bangla Sangsiktrik Oikya Jote will organize various programs on the occasion of the day, including flag hoisting, offering wreaths at the portrait of the Father of the Nation, doa and milad mahfil, cultural competitions, discussion meetings.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, in a statement, called on the leaders, activists, supporters of the party and its associate organizations, and the people of all walks of life to observe the day with due dignity by adopting a program consistent with the center on the occasion of March 7.
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