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Handout Number : 1321
on Bangabandhu’s 101st anniversary
New Delhi (India) March 17 :
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi today celebrated 101st Birth Anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children’s Day 2021 with a resolve to work for realizing his dream of building “Sonar Bangla.”
The day’s programme began with hoisting of national flag by Muhammad Imran at Chancery premises. High Commissioner Muhammad Imran, along with the members of the mission, placed a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in the chancery building.
It was followed by reading out of messages from President Md. Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister A.K Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam.
In presiding over the meeting Imran said Bangabandhu’s illustrious life was cut short by his assassination in 1975, but his legacy and ideals will inspire the Bengali nation forever. He said main goal of Bangabandhu’s politics was the independence of the country, so he was successful. His daughter our able Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is also working with the aim of building “Sonar Bangla”.
He Said “Our children should learn more about our father of the nation, the greatest Bengali of all time, so they can provide future leadership in transforming our country into Sonar Bangla dreamt by him,” he said.
The meeting was conducted by Minister (Political) Md. Nural Islam, where Brigadier General Md Abul Kalam Azad, Defence Adviser spoke on the occasion.
A special ‘munajat’ (prayers) was offered seeking divine blessings for Bangabandhu and those were brutally killed on the fateful night on August, 15, 1975.
Bangabandhu’s birthday is celebrated as National Children’s Day. Later art competition, essay competition and cultural programme was organized by the High Commission. Children of the mission took part in painting, essay writing on ‘Bangabandhu and Bangladesh’. Children joined the High Commissioner in cutting a cake in utmost tribute to Bangabandhu.
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Handout Number : 1276
Prime Minister’s Message on the occasion of celebration of the birth centenary of
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Dhaka, 16 March :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given the following Message on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman :
“I extend my heartiest greetings to all the citizens of Bangladesh, expatriate Bangladeshis and people of the world on the occasion of celebration of the birth centenary of the architect of independent Bangladesh, the greatest Bangalee of all time, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Mujib Year has been declared from March 2020 to December 2021 to highlight the life and works of the Father of the Nation to the mass people, Bangabandhu’s birth centenary celebration starts with a grand opening on 17 March 2020. Along with Bangladesh, Mujib Year is being celebrated globally with the initiative of UNESCO.
I pay my deepest homage to the Father of the Nation. I also pay my respect to all the martyrs of the 15 August 1975.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was born in Tungipara village of Gopalganj subdivision [now district] of the then Faridpur district on 17 March 1920. From his childhood he was fearless, indomitable, brave and kind. He was conscious about politics and people's rights. The key aim of the long political life of this world leader who had keen memory and farsighted vision was to liberate the Bengali nation from the chains of subjugation, and ensure a developed life by freeing people from the curse of hunger, poverty and illiteracy.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a legend. While studying at Islamia College in Kolkata, he got involved in active politics. After the famine of 1943 and the communal riots of 1946 in Kolkata, young Sheikh Mujib with his classmates and colleagues devoted himself to humanitarian activities in the affected areas daring his life. After the partition of India, he returned from Kolkata and got admitted into the University of Dhaka. Discriminatory attitudes towards the people of the East Bengal by the elite rulers of the just-liberated Pakistan hurt Bangabandhu.
In the meantime, attacks were made on our mother tongue. Bangabandhu came forward in the struggle to establish the status and dignity of Bangla language. In 1948, 'Rashtrabhasha Sangram Parishad (State Language Movement Council)' was formed on Bangabandhu's proposal by Chhatra League, Tamaddun Majlish and other student organizations. On 11 March 1948, Bangabandhu was arrested while observing a strike to materialize the demand for recognition of Bangla as the state language. He was imprisoned thrice between 1948 and 1949. He was continuously in jail from 1949 to 1952. Both while in and out of the jail, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib had led the Language Movement. During the incident of killings of language movement activists on 21 February 1952, Bangabandhu was observing a hunger strike in jail.
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In continuation of the Language Movement, all major movements of Bengalees including Jukto-Front (United Front) election in 1954, the movement against military rule of Ayub Khan in 1958, the Education Movement in 1962, the Six-Point movement in 1966, the movement against Agartala Conspiracy Case in 1968, the Mass Upsurge in 1969, the General Elections in 1970 and the War of Liberation in 1971 were led by the undisputed leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The charismatic personality and influential leadership of Bangabandhu united all the freedom-aspiring Bangalees during the Liberation War. As a result, we got an independent, sovereign Bangladesh. The entity of the Bangalee nation flourished. Bangabandhu was not only a leader for the Bangalees, he was also the leader in establishing rights and emancipation of all oppressed, exploited and deprived people of the world.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was imprisoned for at least 3,053 days during the British and Pakistani regimes just for the cause of establishing the rights of the people. It can be said that prison was his second home. In order to strengthen Awami League as a political organization, he voluntarily resigned from the cabinet in 1957. The historic 7 March speech of Bangabandhu has been recognized by UNESCO as a world documentary heritage. Bangabandhu was awarded Juliot Curie Peace Award in 1973 for his outstanding contribution to the world peace.
Under the prudent leadership of the Father of the Nation, the Indian Allied forces returned home Just within three months of independence. A total of 126 countries recognized independent Bangladesh. During his tenure Bangabandhu enacted many laws and promulgated ordinances, many of which were ahead of their time, including the law for maritime boundaries to govern the state. Under his direction and supervision, a secular, rights-based and equality prioritizing Bangladesh Constitution was adopted in mere 10 months. Me boldly faced major challenges of nation building by establishing a people-centric balanced public administration, activating the communication network and infrastructure destroyed during the Liberation War, rehabilitating the refugees and the violated women, controlling the law-and-order situation, repatriating the stranded Bangladeshis from Pakistan and rebuilding all the national institutions by freeing those from the grips and influences of the collaborators of the Pakistani forces. Bangabandhu started trials of the war criminals. The Father of the Nation signed the landmark Land Boundary Agreement with India. A Five-Year Plan for economic development was formulated. The GDP growth rate reached 7 percent. Within three and a half years, Bangabandhu turned war-ravaged Bangladesh into a Least Developed Country (LDC). In order to maintain good relations with all the countries in the world, he adopted the foreign policy based on the principle of 'Friendship to all, malice to none'. Bangabandhu made Bangladesh a dignified country in the world through ensuring the country's membership to the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the World Trade Organization, among others.
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When Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was moving forward with an aim to build a Golden Bangladesh facing all obstacles, the defeated and anti-liberation war cliques assassinated the Father of the Nation along with most of his family members on 15 August 1975, A black law titled 'Indemnity Ordinance' was enacted to prevent justice to one of the most shameful killings in history and to give impunity to the killers. After coming to power in 1996 with the people's mandate, the Awami League government repealed the black law and started the trial of Bangabandhu murder case. With the execution of the verdict of the trial, the nation got rid of the stigma.
Since 2009, the successive governments of Bangladesh Awami League have relentlessly been working to improve living standards of the people. In the meantime, Bangladesh has achieved outstanding socio-economic progress. It has fulfilled the requirements for graduating from the least developed country to developing one. Child and maternal mortality rates have drastically come down and life expectancy has risen to 73 years. Literacy and economic growth rates have grown rapidly. We have established 'Digital Bangladesh'. Youths have been provided with modern information technology instead of arms. The scope of education for girls has been widened and women empowerment has been ensured at all levels. We have modernised the Madrasa education and made it job-centric. Trials of war criminals are going on and several verdicts have already been executed. The rule of law has been established. Stability has been ensured by rooting out terrorism and putting an end to the culture of strikes. The long-awaited Land Boundary Agreement with India has been implemented. We have resolved maritime disputes with India and Myanmar and secured our rights in the Bay of Bengal. Villages are being equipped with all civic amenities. Many mega projects such as 100 Special Economic Zones, more than 28 Hi-Tech Parks, Bangabandhu Satellite-2, deep seaport, Padma Bridge, LNG terminals, Expressways and Nuclear Power Plants, among others, are being implemented. The country is moving forward. Today we have become a self-respecting country in the world holding our heads high.
By formulating and implementing our 'Vision-2021', uVision-2041' and 'Delta Plan-2100’, we have been working tirelessly to build a hunger-poverty free developed-prosperous Bangladesh as envisioned by the Father of the Nation. In the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, let us all resolve to take Bangladesh to even higher heights in the international arena; let us determine to transform Bangladesh into a safe and peaceful home for our next generation.
Joi Bangla, Joi Bangabandhu
May Bangladesh Live Forever.”
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Handout Number : 1274
President's message on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day
Dhaka, 16 March :
President Md. Abdul Hamid has given the following message on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day :
“Today is I7th March, a memorable day in the history of the Bengali nation. On this day in 1920 the greatest Bangali of all time, the architect of sovereign and independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born in Tungipara of Gopalganj district. On the occasion of 101st Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, I pay my deep homage to this great leader. The world is in turmoil today because of the Corona pandemic. Corona has also obstructed in organizing different programs of Bangabandhu's birth centenary. Therefore, for celebrating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation grandiosely at home and abroad, the government has extended the period of 'Mujibbarsho' till December 16, 2021. I call upon all Bengalees living at home and abroad to celebrate this colorful celebration of the centenary with due enthusiasm and fervor.
From his boyhood, Bangabandhu was very kind and generous to humanity but uncompromising in attaining the rights. In the early forties of the last century, having come into contact with Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Haque and Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, Bangabandhu as a young student leader, got involved in active politics. He led the nation in every democratic and freedom movement including All-party State Language Action Committee formed in 1948, the Language Movement in 1952, Jukta-Front Election in 1954, movement against Martial Law in 1958, Six-Point Movement in 1966, Mass Upsurge in 1969 and the General Elections in 1970 for attaining freedom and rights of our people. He was sent to jail several times and had to bear inhuman sufferings for his active participation in those movements. But he never compromised with the Pakistani rulers on the question of establishing the rights of Bangalees.
On 7th March in 1971 at the Race Course Maidan, keeping with the feelings and aspirations of the Bangalees, Bangabandhu uttered in his thunderous voice, "The struggle this time is the struggle for emancipation, the struggle this time is the struggle for independence". This historic address was, in fact, the true charter of our independence. On the night of March 25, when Pakistani invaders attacked the unarmed Bangalees in a blaze, the Father of the Nation declared the long-cherished Independence on 26th March in 1971. We achieved ultimate victory through a nine-month long armed struggle. How an address can rouse the whole nation, inspire them to leap into the war of liberation for Independence, the historic 7th March Speech by Bangabandhu is its unique example! During our war of liberation, Bangabandhu was confined in Pakistan jail and the then ruler of Pakistan farcically awarded him death sentence. But Bangabandhu said, "I am a Muslim, I know Muslims die only once. So I decided that I shall not bow down my head to them. When 1 go to the gallows, 1 will say I am a Bengalee, Bangla is my country, Bangla is my language". For his extraordinary contributions to the nation, Bangla, Bangladesh and Bangabandhu, thus, emerged as a single and identical symbol to the people of Bangladesh.
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Just after independence, Bangabandhu returned home on 10th January in 1972 being free from Pakistan Jail. He put all-out efforts to rebuild the war-torn economy. He took all preparations including the returning of the members of allied forces to their country, framing the country's Constitution in a short time, fulfilling the basic rights of the people, eliminating corruption at all levels, launching agricultural revolution, nationalizing the industries to transform the country into 'Sonar Bangla'. But the anti-liberation forces did not give the scope for materializing that dream as this murderer group assassinated Bangabandhu and almost all of his family members on 15th August in 1975.
In politics, Bangabandhu appears as a symbol of principle and ideals. I believe that the young generation will be able to contribute duly towards building the nation by reading valuable books on Bangabandhu's life and works written by many famous writers from home and abroad including 'Unfinished Memoirs', 'Karagarer Rojnamcha' (Prison Diary) and ‘Amar Dekha Naya Chin’ (The New China as 1 Saw) written by Bangabandhu himself. Because Bangabandhu's ideal is our source of eternal inspiration. Bangabandhu taught us how to reach the goal overcoming obstacles. Following his footsteps, under the leadership of his worthy daughter Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country is moving towards the desired goal by successfully tackling Corona pandemic.
In 'Mujibbarsho', let it be a pledge of all of us to turn Bangladesh into 'Sonar Bangla' by completing the unfinished tasks of Bangabandhu being imbued with the spirit of the war of liberation. Let the principle and ideals of Bangabandhu spread from generation to generation; a courageous, dedicated and idealistic leadership be built up-it is my expectation.
Joi Bangla.
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Washington DC, 8 March :
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC, with the support of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. State Department organized a webinar yesterday to commemorate the historic March 7 speech delivered by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The event was participated by high government leadership, academia, diplomats, think tanks, media and government officials from Bangladesh and the US.
After the welcome remarks by Bangladesh Ambassador to the US. M Shahidul Islam, Professor Dr. Syed Anwar Husain delivered the keynote address on Bangabandhu's life and ideals attaching a particular focus to the 7th March speech. Ambassador Tariq A. Karim, South Asia Analyst Seth Oldmixon and Ambassador of the U.S. to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller were among the panel speakers in the webinar. Acting Assistant Secretary of Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State Dean Thompson attended the webinar as the special guest and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, was the Chief guest.
In his keynote address, Professor Dr. Syed Anwar Hossain said that the 7th March speech was delivered impromptu as it was an unwritten one. He added that this was the shortest and at the same time the best speech, delivered in a colloquial language to reach across everyone…The 7th March speech constituted a roadmap for independence of Bangladesh, said Professor Hossain.
Ambassador Tariq A. Karim said that Bangabandhu was an extraordinary orator, unparalleled in our living memories. He added that Bangabandhu's 7 March 1971 speech was an impassioned appeal for seeking his people's backing.
Renowned South Asia Analyst Seth Oldmixon commented that the history of Bangladesh has parallels with American history as both the countries fought anti-colonial independence movements and the 7th March speech is a culmination of incredible historical events that led to the independence of Bangladesh.
Ambassador Earl Miller recalled Senator Edward Kennedy's speech on February 14, 1972, at the University of Dhaka, attended by eight thousand jubilant students of Dhaka University. Ambassador Earl Miller quoted Edward Kennedy that the United States’ people were with the people of Bangladesh during the War of Liberation, although the government was not.
Dean Thompson said that Sheikh Mujib was a ‘towering figure of the twentieth century’ who shaped modern Bangladesh. He added that the historic speech inspired the people of Bangladesh to fight for independence and continues to inspire the people of Bangladesh to develop their country even further. Assistant Secretary Thompson applauded the generosity of Bangladesh in protecting the forcibly displaced Rohingyas and said that the USA is a steadfast partner of Bangladesh in finding a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis. He added, ‘one of the areas we are most excited to work on is expanding our economic partnership. Bangladesh offers so many opportunities in diverse areas, from renewable energy, port infrastructure to artificial intelligence.’ He expressed confidence that the US-Bangladesh relations will continue to strengthen under the Biden Administration.
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Jubeir, Riyadh (8 March):
State Minister Md. Shahriar Alam holds bilateral talks with his Saudi counterpart Adel Al-Jubeir at the latter’s Office in Riyadh yesterday.
Saudi State Minister congratulated Bangladesh at its 50th anniversary of independence. He highly praised the remarkable sustained economic growth of Bangladesh carried out in last one decade under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He continued, the recent UN decision to graduate Bangladesh from LDC category to the middle-income country is a testimony of this success. He fondly remembered the historic ties between this two countries and the valued contribution of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to its independence and laying foundation of Golden Bengal.
State Minister Shahriar Alam mentioned that under the visionary leaderships of both the countries, the relations have elevated to a strategic level. For advancing from this point, he emphasized on exploring further avenues of cooperation on international issues based on common interest and goals and economic ties.
Mr. Shahriar reiterated Bangladesh government’s unwavering support to the Saudi side and expressed solidarity condemning the recent cowardly attacks Houthis. Adel Al-Jubeir appreciated Bangladesh’s position on Yemen issue.
Bangladesh State Minister stressed on regular Business to Business dialogue to explore bilateral trade and investment opportunities in Bangladesh. He urged on signing an MoU between Public-Private Partnership Authority of Bangladesh and competent Saudi authority, which would enable Saudi investors to invest in Bangladesh on PPP projects. Saudi State Minister Adel Jubeir replied in positive stressing on potential Saudi investors to invest in a vibrant economy like Bangladesh and hoped they will soon sort out the MoU issue regarding PPP.
On a proposal from the Bangladesh State Minister for joint venture in contract farming in suitable African countries where Bangladesh can provide its expertise in agriculture and manpower, Saudi State Minister welcomed the proposal.
Shahriar Alam expressed his government’s deep gratitude to the Saudi King and Crown Prince for allowing all the foreign residents irrespective of their legal status for access to free COVID treatment and inoculation, which has saved many lives of expatriates including Bangladesh community living in the Kingdom.
In reply to a request, State Minister Jubeir assured of considering and interim arrangement for the irregular Bangladesh expatriates to have access health facilities and employment. State Minister Alam also requested to reappoint a cultural attache at the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka, so the service seekers’ would not need to send their documents to New Delhi for attestation and Saudi side took note of that.
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Both the State Minister agreed to expedite the pending Agreements and MoUs and to hold first Foreign Office Consultation where the whole gamut of bilateral relationship could be discussed.
Early in the morning, State Minister Shahriar Alam laid a wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and attend a webinar to mark the historic 7th March. In the evening, he attended another international webinar on ‘historic 7th March speech by Bangabandhu focusing on historical and political perspective’.
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President's Message on the occasion of the historic 7 March
Dhaka, 6 March:
President Md. Abdul Hamid has given the following message on the occasion of the historic 7 March :
"The historic 7 March is a memorable day in the history of Bangalee's liberation movement and independence. On this day in 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered an ageless speech in a thunderous voice on the then Race Course Ground. The government has declared this day as the 'Historic 7 March Day' which is a landmark decision. On this day, I remember with deep respect Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the greatest Bangalee of all time, under whose unique leadership we achieved an independent-sovereign Bangladesh.
Independence is the greatest achievement of Bangalees. However, it has not been achieved in a single day. In the long rugged path from the great language movement to the achievement of final victory in 1971, Bangabandhu's immense courage, boundless sacrifice, courageous leadership and right guidance led the nation towards the desired goal. Although Awami League bagged absolute majority in the General Election of 1970, the Pakistani ruling party started dilly-dallying the process of handing over power to the majority party. Under the leadership of Bangabandhu, therefore, the non-cooperation movement was started on 1st March. In continuation of the agitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a historic speech at the mammoth gathering at the Race Course Ground by ignoring the blood curdling eyes of the then Pakistani ruler which was the charter of independence of the Bengali nation. In that effulgent speech, with his unique eloquence and political wisdom, he united the emotions, dreams and aspirations of the Bangalee's and declared in a thunderous voice, "The struggle this time is the struggle for emancipation, the struggle this time is the struggle for independence", which was, in fact, the call for independence. In continuation of that historic speech, Bangabandhu declared long-cherished Independence of the Bengali nation on March 26. Then we achieved our independent and sovereign Bangladesh through a nine-month-long armed struggle.
Bangabandhu's speech on March 7, was one of the most celebrated speeches in the world. That speech was a great efficacious message to the freedom-seeking people to make them jump into battle breaking the chains of subjugation. How an address can awaken the whole nation, inspire them to leap into the war of liberation for independence, the ‘historic 7 March Speech’ by Bangabandhu is its unique example! UNESCO has recognized the ‘7 March Speech of Bangabandhu’ as part of the 'World's Documentary Heritage' and included it in the 'Memory of the World International Register' on October 30 in 2017. This is our great achievement as Bangalees. The world-renowned magazine Newsweek in its Issue on April 5 in 1971 termed Bangabandhu as the 'Poet of Politics' for this historic address. The historic address of Bangabandhu on March 7 will be an eternal source of inspiration not only for us but also for freedom-loving people around the world.
Bangabandhu's lifetime dream was to turn the independent-sovereign Bangladesh into a prosperous 'Golden Bangla'. We must continue our efforts to fulfill that dream of our great leader. Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has undertaken 'Vision-2021' and 'Vision-2041' to make Bangladesh a prosperous country by 2041. On the eve of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu and the golden jubilee of independence, I call upon all to contribute from their respective positions irrespective of party affiliation in implementing these programs.
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Washington, 24 February, 2021:
Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken have expressed their willingness to further deepen Bangladesh-US relations by advancing common goals and mutual interests. In a tele-conversation, held between the two in Washington yesterday, the Foreign Minister and the Secretary of State have agreed to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on global issues. At the beginning of the discussion, US Secretary of State expressed his regret that he could not physically meet Foreign Minister Dr. Momen due to the COVID-19 health restrictions, and termed Bangladesh-US relations as a ‘growing and deep’ one.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister congratulated the new US administration for upholding the democratic process with a strong popular mandate, assuming once again America’s global leadership role. He also appreciated the new US Administration’s approach of handling the COVID pandemic challenges. He stated that Bangladesh wants to elevate her relations with the US from partnership to a strategic level through maintaining a close and sustained contact with the US leadership. In this regard, he emphasized on the exchange of visits at the highest political levels between the two countries. In this context, the Bangladesh Foreign Minister expressed hope that President Biden would visit Bangladesh soon. He also invited Secretary of State Blinken to visit Bangladesh to see the socio-economic achievements and to join the celebration of the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the independence of Bangladesh. The Secretary of State lauded Bangladesh’s “remarkable” economic performance, noted the existing strong economic partnership between two countries and stated that the US considers Bangladesh as a crucial economic and security partner in Indo-Pacific region.
On tackling the COVID-19, the Foreign Minister briefed his counterpart on Bangladesh Government’s effective handling of the pandemic including the ongoing the vaccination program that have reduced the number of infection and fatality on the one hand and kept the economy running. He noted with satisfaction the excellent cooperation between the two countries in tackling COVID 19, as manifested through the US donation of high-quality ventilators and Bangladesh’s supply of 6.5 million PPEs to the US in the initial phase of the pandemic. The Foreign Minister said that Bangladeshis ready to supply medical instruments, like syringes. The Secretary of State appreciated Bangladesh’s remarkable success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic situation and hoped that both the countries would be able to find newer avenues for collaboration in the post COVID-19 era by mutual support and co-operation.
Mentioning the recently held US-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Consultation, Secretary Blinken said that the consultation had created great opportunities to advance cooperation in health, energy and business sectors. He sought favorable policy support from Bangladesh Government to secure enabling business and investment climate for promoting more trade and investment between the two countries. The Foreign Minister welcomed US investment in Special Economic zones and High-Tech Parks, underscoring
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the higher return of investment from Bangladesh as well as the good connectivity. Both sides expressed their optimism that the US companies would take advantage of the competitiveness of Bangladesh and invest in the country in much greater volume particularly in the areas of ICT, energy, pharmaceuticals and infrastructural development. The Foreign Minister also requested the US Secretary of State to consider providing assistance in water management.
Both sides agreed to work together on the promotion of democracy, good governance and human rights. The Bangladesh Foreign Minister underscored the need for early deportation of Rashed Chowdhury, the self-confessed killer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the spirit of the shared values of establishing good governance, rule of law and justice. The Bangladesh Foreign Minister said while his government was working with the US Department of Justice on this issue, support from the State Department on this important matter will be greatly appreciated.
On Rohingya issue, Foreign Minister expresses his thanks and gratitude to the US Government for its humanitarian and political support to Bangladesh to cope with the Rohingya exodus. In this regard, he emphasized that the US should take the lead and bring international community together to put enough political pressure on Myanmar to create condition for sustainable return of the Rohingyas. Thanking the US Government for imposing sanctions on some individuals, he encouraged the US government to take more stringent measures like imposing economic sanction and withdrawing GSP facilities of Myanmar. Foreign Minister Dr. Momenfurther recommended that the US may appoint a Special Envoy on Rohingya, in order to press Myanmar to create a conducive environment for the repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas to Myanmar. Secretary Blinken appreciated Bangladesh for sheltering over one million Rohingyas and showed his government’s full understanding of the tremendous pressure it has created on the government and the people of Bangladesh. Expressing concern on the disruption in the democratic process in Myanmar, Secretary Blinken assured that the US would continue its support for Bangladesh on Rohingya issue.
Foreign Minister Dr. Momen welcomed the decision of the US to return to the Paris Climate Agreement. Recalling his recent discussion with US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry, he also hoped that the new US administration with their climate agenda would be more actively engaged with climate vulnerable countries including Bangladesh to address the threats and challenges posed by impacts of climate change, including on issues like loss and damage. He expressed optimism that the two sides would be able to work closely on climate change before and during the upcoming COP26.
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and International Mother Language Day
Dhaka, 20 February :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given the following Message on the occasion of the great Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day :
“On the occasion of the great Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day, I extend my sincere greetings to the people of all languages and cultures of the world, including Bangla. UNESCO has been celebrating this day with due dignity since 2000 with Bangladesh. Like every year, they have set a theme for this day- ‘Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society’, which 1 think is very timely.
The importance of the language movement in the history of the Bangali liberation struggle is immense. Through this movement, the foundation for the inception of a non-communal, democratic, language-based nation/state system was laid. On this day in 1952, Abul Barkat, Abdul Jabbar, Abdus Salam, Rafiquddin Ahmad, Shafiur Rahman and many others sacrificed their lives to protect the dignity of our mother language Bangla. Today, I pay my deep tributes to the memory of the martyrs of all languages, including Bangla. I remember with the utmost respect all the language hero, including the greatest Bangali of all time, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who led the struggle for the dignity of the Bangla language, whose visionary historical decisions and supreme sacrifices have saved the existence of our mother land and people.
The turbulent days of the language movement in the glorious historical records of the Bangali from 1947 to 1952 have been serving as a source of inspiration in our national life from time and again. Behind every achievement in the protection of the interests of the peace-loving people of this region lies the history of blood-shedding struggle and the sacrifices of countless lives. The Father of the Nation has been repeatedly imprisoned for leading the language movement. At the Education Conference held in Karachi on 27 November 1947, a recommendation was accepted to make Urdu the state language of Pakistan. When the news reached Dhaka, the students of Dhaka University immediately protested in front of Khawaja Nazimuddin's residence. Shortly afterward, Sheikh Mujib, a law student of Dhaka University, used his organizational experience to play a very key role in the establishment of the Chhatra League in Dhaka on 4 January 1948. In the first session of the Constituent Assembly on 23 February, Dhirendra Nath Datta of Comilla moved an amendment proposal demanding the inclusion of Bangla as the language of the Assembly. Rejecting the proposal, Khawaja Nazimuddin declared in the Legislative Assembly that the people of East Bengal would accept Urdu as the state language. But to counter the reckless decision of Nazimuddin, an all-party Chhatra Sangram Parishad was formed on 2 March at Fazlul Haque Hall of Dhaka University comprising Chhatra League, Tamaddun Majlish and other parties. Many language heroes, including Sheikh Mujib, were arrested in front of the Secretariat for leading the strike on 11 March and were released on 15 March. The day after their release, on 16 March, the students again besieged the provincial council building under the leadership of Sheikh Mujib, and many were injured by police baton charges. On 21 March, Jinnah spoke out boastfully against the Bangla language and in favor of Urdu at the Dhaka Racecourse Ground. When Urdu was declared the state language of Pakistan at the students' convocation on 24 March at Curzon Hall, the students immediately protested.
To transform the language movement into a national campaign, Sheikh Mujib organized a nationwide tour plan and participated in a massive campaign, and addressed rallies. He was arrested from Faridpur on 11 September and released on 21 January 1949. He was arrested again on 19 April and released in July. He was arrested on 14 October 1949 and released on 27 February 1952. Undoubtedly, Sheikh Mujib had been in touch with language heroes and Chhatra League leaders from 1st January 1950, in Dhaka Central Jail and had given various suggestions to add momentum to the movement. He sent news through three messengers on 3 February, called for a nationwide strike on 21 February, and marching around the meeting venue of the executive council. That announcement was made after the students' procession on 4 February. When Sheikh Mujib declared a hunger strike at this stage, on 16 February the jail authorities transferred him from Dhaka to Faridpur Jail.
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The budget session of the East Bengal Executive Council was scheduled for 21 February 1952. On the advice and instructions of Sheikh Mujib, a general strike was called all over the country on that day. To deal with the situation, the Muslim League government had issued Section 144 for one month in Dhaka city from 20 February and banned all kinds of meetings, rallies, processions etc. Students gathered at Dhaka University violated Section 144 and when the police fired indiscriminately, some lives were lost in the blink of an eye, many were injured and many were arrested. Several members of the provincial council walked out of the session room. The next day, on 22 February, a spontaneous strike was observed in Dhaka. The government called for the army, imposed curfew, and the Bangla language resolution was passed in the provincial assembly.
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on Bangabandhu’s 101st anniversary
New Delhi (India) March 17 :
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi today celebrated 101st Birth Anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children’s Day 2021 with a resolve to work for realizing his dream of building “Sonar Bangla.”
The day’s programme began with hoisting of national flag by Muhammad Imran at Chancery premises. High Commissioner Muhammad Imran, along with the members of the mission, placed a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu in the chancery building.
It was followed by reading out of messages from President Md. Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister A.K Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam.
In presiding over the meeting Imran said Bangabandhu’s illustrious life was cut short by his assassination in 1975, but his legacy and ideals will inspire the Bengali nation forever. He said main goal of Bangabandhu’s politics was the independence of the country, so he was successful. His daughter our able Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is also working with the aim of building “Sonar Bangla”.
He Said “Our children should learn more about our father of the nation, the greatest Bengali of all time, so they can provide future leadership in transforming our country into Sonar Bangla dreamt by him,” he said.
The meeting was conducted by Minister (Political) Md. Nural Islam, where Brigadier General Md Abul Kalam Azad, Defence Adviser spoke on the occasion.
A special ‘munajat’ (prayers) was offered seeking divine blessings for Bangabandhu and those were brutally killed on the fateful night on August, 15, 1975.
Bangabandhu’s birthday is celebrated as National Children’s Day. Later art competition, essay competition and cultural programme was organized by the High Commission. Children of the mission took part in painting, essay writing on ‘Bangabandhu and Bangladesh’. Children joined the High Commissioner in cutting a cake in utmost tribute to Bangabandhu.
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Prime Minister’s Message on the occasion of celebration of the birth centenary of
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Dhaka, 16 March :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given the following Message on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman :
“I extend my heartiest greetings to all the citizens of Bangladesh, expatriate Bangladeshis and people of the world on the occasion of celebration of the birth centenary of the architect of independent Bangladesh, the greatest Bangalee of all time, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Mujib Year has been declared from March 2020 to December 2021 to highlight the life and works of the Father of the Nation to the mass people, Bangabandhu’s birth centenary celebration starts with a grand opening on 17 March 2020. Along with Bangladesh, Mujib Year is being celebrated globally with the initiative of UNESCO.
I pay my deepest homage to the Father of the Nation. I also pay my respect to all the martyrs of the 15 August 1975.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was born in Tungipara village of Gopalganj subdivision [now district] of the then Faridpur district on 17 March 1920. From his childhood he was fearless, indomitable, brave and kind. He was conscious about politics and people's rights. The key aim of the long political life of this world leader who had keen memory and farsighted vision was to liberate the Bengali nation from the chains of subjugation, and ensure a developed life by freeing people from the curse of hunger, poverty and illiteracy.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a legend. While studying at Islamia College in Kolkata, he got involved in active politics. After the famine of 1943 and the communal riots of 1946 in Kolkata, young Sheikh Mujib with his classmates and colleagues devoted himself to humanitarian activities in the affected areas daring his life. After the partition of India, he returned from Kolkata and got admitted into the University of Dhaka. Discriminatory attitudes towards the people of the East Bengal by the elite rulers of the just-liberated Pakistan hurt Bangabandhu.
In the meantime, attacks were made on our mother tongue. Bangabandhu came forward in the struggle to establish the status and dignity of Bangla language. In 1948, 'Rashtrabhasha Sangram Parishad (State Language Movement Council)' was formed on Bangabandhu's proposal by Chhatra League, Tamaddun Majlish and other student organizations. On 11 March 1948, Bangabandhu was arrested while observing a strike to materialize the demand for recognition of Bangla as the state language. He was imprisoned thrice between 1948 and 1949. He was continuously in jail from 1949 to 1952. Both while in and out of the jail, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib had led the Language Movement. During the incident of killings of language movement activists on 21 February 1952, Bangabandhu was observing a hunger strike in jail.
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In continuation of the Language Movement, all major movements of Bengalees including Jukto-Front (United Front) election in 1954, the movement against military rule of Ayub Khan in 1958, the Education Movement in 1962, the Six-Point movement in 1966, the movement against Agartala Conspiracy Case in 1968, the Mass Upsurge in 1969, the General Elections in 1970 and the War of Liberation in 1971 were led by the undisputed leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The charismatic personality and influential leadership of Bangabandhu united all the freedom-aspiring Bangalees during the Liberation War. As a result, we got an independent, sovereign Bangladesh. The entity of the Bangalee nation flourished. Bangabandhu was not only a leader for the Bangalees, he was also the leader in establishing rights and emancipation of all oppressed, exploited and deprived people of the world.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was imprisoned for at least 3,053 days during the British and Pakistani regimes just for the cause of establishing the rights of the people. It can be said that prison was his second home. In order to strengthen Awami League as a political organization, he voluntarily resigned from the cabinet in 1957. The historic 7 March speech of Bangabandhu has been recognized by UNESCO as a world documentary heritage. Bangabandhu was awarded Juliot Curie Peace Award in 1973 for his outstanding contribution to the world peace.
Under the prudent leadership of the Father of the Nation, the Indian Allied forces returned home Just within three months of independence. A total of 126 countries recognized independent Bangladesh. During his tenure Bangabandhu enacted many laws and promulgated ordinances, many of which were ahead of their time, including the law for maritime boundaries to govern the state. Under his direction and supervision, a secular, rights-based and equality prioritizing Bangladesh Constitution was adopted in mere 10 months. Me boldly faced major challenges of nation building by establishing a people-centric balanced public administration, activating the communication network and infrastructure destroyed during the Liberation War, rehabilitating the refugees and the violated women, controlling the law-and-order situation, repatriating the stranded Bangladeshis from Pakistan and rebuilding all the national institutions by freeing those from the grips and influences of the collaborators of the Pakistani forces. Bangabandhu started trials of the war criminals. The Father of the Nation signed the landmark Land Boundary Agreement with India. A Five-Year Plan for economic development was formulated. The GDP growth rate reached 7 percent. Within three and a half years, Bangabandhu turned war-ravaged Bangladesh into a Least Developed Country (LDC). In order to maintain good relations with all the countries in the world, he adopted the foreign policy based on the principle of 'Friendship to all, malice to none'. Bangabandhu made Bangladesh a dignified country in the world through ensuring the country's membership to the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the World Trade Organization, among others.
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When Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib was moving forward with an aim to build a Golden Bangladesh facing all obstacles, the defeated and anti-liberation war cliques assassinated the Father of the Nation along with most of his family members on 15 August 1975, A black law titled 'Indemnity Ordinance' was enacted to prevent justice to one of the most shameful killings in history and to give impunity to the killers. After coming to power in 1996 with the people's mandate, the Awami League government repealed the black law and started the trial of Bangabandhu murder case. With the execution of the verdict of the trial, the nation got rid of the stigma.
Since 2009, the successive governments of Bangladesh Awami League have relentlessly been working to improve living standards of the people. In the meantime, Bangladesh has achieved outstanding socio-economic progress. It has fulfilled the requirements for graduating from the least developed country to developing one. Child and maternal mortality rates have drastically come down and life expectancy has risen to 73 years. Literacy and economic growth rates have grown rapidly. We have established 'Digital Bangladesh'. Youths have been provided with modern information technology instead of arms. The scope of education for girls has been widened and women empowerment has been ensured at all levels. We have modernised the Madrasa education and made it job-centric. Trials of war criminals are going on and several verdicts have already been executed. The rule of law has been established. Stability has been ensured by rooting out terrorism and putting an end to the culture of strikes. The long-awaited Land Boundary Agreement with India has been implemented. We have resolved maritime disputes with India and Myanmar and secured our rights in the Bay of Bengal. Villages are being equipped with all civic amenities. Many mega projects such as 100 Special Economic Zones, more than 28 Hi-Tech Parks, Bangabandhu Satellite-2, deep seaport, Padma Bridge, LNG terminals, Expressways and Nuclear Power Plants, among others, are being implemented. The country is moving forward. Today we have become a self-respecting country in the world holding our heads high.
By formulating and implementing our 'Vision-2021', uVision-2041' and 'Delta Plan-2100’, we have been working tirelessly to build a hunger-poverty free developed-prosperous Bangladesh as envisioned by the Father of the Nation. In the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, let us all resolve to take Bangladesh to even higher heights in the international arena; let us determine to transform Bangladesh into a safe and peaceful home for our next generation.
Joi Bangla, Joi Bangabandhu
May Bangladesh Live Forever.”
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Dhaka, 16 March :
President Md. Abdul Hamid has given the following message on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day :
“Today is I7th March, a memorable day in the history of the Bengali nation. On this day in 1920 the greatest Bangali of all time, the architect of sovereign and independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was born in Tungipara of Gopalganj district. On the occasion of 101st Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation, I pay my deep homage to this great leader. The world is in turmoil today because of the Corona pandemic. Corona has also obstructed in organizing different programs of Bangabandhu's birth centenary. Therefore, for celebrating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation grandiosely at home and abroad, the government has extended the period of 'Mujibbarsho' till December 16, 2021. I call upon all Bengalees living at home and abroad to celebrate this colorful celebration of the centenary with due enthusiasm and fervor.
From his boyhood, Bangabandhu was very kind and generous to humanity but uncompromising in attaining the rights. In the early forties of the last century, having come into contact with Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Sher-e-Bangla A. K. Fazlul Haque and Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, Bangabandhu as a young student leader, got involved in active politics. He led the nation in every democratic and freedom movement including All-party State Language Action Committee formed in 1948, the Language Movement in 1952, Jukta-Front Election in 1954, movement against Martial Law in 1958, Six-Point Movement in 1966, Mass Upsurge in 1969 and the General Elections in 1970 for attaining freedom and rights of our people. He was sent to jail several times and had to bear inhuman sufferings for his active participation in those movements. But he never compromised with the Pakistani rulers on the question of establishing the rights of Bangalees.
On 7th March in 1971 at the Race Course Maidan, keeping with the feelings and aspirations of the Bangalees, Bangabandhu uttered in his thunderous voice, "The struggle this time is the struggle for emancipation, the struggle this time is the struggle for independence". This historic address was, in fact, the true charter of our independence. On the night of March 25, when Pakistani invaders attacked the unarmed Bangalees in a blaze, the Father of the Nation declared the long-cherished Independence on 26th March in 1971. We achieved ultimate victory through a nine-month long armed struggle. How an address can rouse the whole nation, inspire them to leap into the war of liberation for Independence, the historic 7th March Speech by Bangabandhu is its unique example! During our war of liberation, Bangabandhu was confined in Pakistan jail and the then ruler of Pakistan farcically awarded him death sentence. But Bangabandhu said, "I am a Muslim, I know Muslims die only once. So I decided that I shall not bow down my head to them. When 1 go to the gallows, 1 will say I am a Bengalee, Bangla is my country, Bangla is my language". For his extraordinary contributions to the nation, Bangla, Bangladesh and Bangabandhu, thus, emerged as a single and identical symbol to the people of Bangladesh.
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Just after independence, Bangabandhu returned home on 10th January in 1972 being free from Pakistan Jail. He put all-out efforts to rebuild the war-torn economy. He took all preparations including the returning of the members of allied forces to their country, framing the country's Constitution in a short time, fulfilling the basic rights of the people, eliminating corruption at all levels, launching agricultural revolution, nationalizing the industries to transform the country into 'Sonar Bangla'. But the anti-liberation forces did not give the scope for materializing that dream as this murderer group assassinated Bangabandhu and almost all of his family members on 15th August in 1975.
In politics, Bangabandhu appears as a symbol of principle and ideals. I believe that the young generation will be able to contribute duly towards building the nation by reading valuable books on Bangabandhu's life and works written by many famous writers from home and abroad including 'Unfinished Memoirs', 'Karagarer Rojnamcha' (Prison Diary) and ‘Amar Dekha Naya Chin’ (The New China as 1 Saw) written by Bangabandhu himself. Because Bangabandhu's ideal is our source of eternal inspiration. Bangabandhu taught us how to reach the goal overcoming obstacles. Following his footsteps, under the leadership of his worthy daughter Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the country is moving towards the desired goal by successfully tackling Corona pandemic.
In 'Mujibbarsho', let it be a pledge of all of us to turn Bangladesh into 'Sonar Bangla' by completing the unfinished tasks of Bangabandhu being imbued with the spirit of the war of liberation. Let the principle and ideals of Bangabandhu spread from generation to generation; a courageous, dedicated and idealistic leadership be built up-it is my expectation.
Joi Bangla.
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Washington DC, 8 March :
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC, with the support of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. State Department organized a webinar yesterday to commemorate the historic March 7 speech delivered by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The event was participated by high government leadership, academia, diplomats, think tanks, media and government officials from Bangladesh and the US.
After the welcome remarks by Bangladesh Ambassador to the US. M Shahidul Islam, Professor Dr. Syed Anwar Husain delivered the keynote address on Bangabandhu's life and ideals attaching a particular focus to the 7th March speech. Ambassador Tariq A. Karim, South Asia Analyst Seth Oldmixon and Ambassador of the U.S. to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller were among the panel speakers in the webinar. Acting Assistant Secretary of Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State Dean Thompson attended the webinar as the special guest and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam, was the Chief guest.
In his keynote address, Professor Dr. Syed Anwar Hossain said that the 7th March speech was delivered impromptu as it was an unwritten one. He added that this was the shortest and at the same time the best speech, delivered in a colloquial language to reach across everyone…The 7th March speech constituted a roadmap for independence of Bangladesh, said Professor Hossain.
Ambassador Tariq A. Karim said that Bangabandhu was an extraordinary orator, unparalleled in our living memories. He added that Bangabandhu's 7 March 1971 speech was an impassioned appeal for seeking his people's backing.
Renowned South Asia Analyst Seth Oldmixon commented that the history of Bangladesh has parallels with American history as both the countries fought anti-colonial independence movements and the 7th March speech is a culmination of incredible historical events that led to the independence of Bangladesh.
Ambassador Earl Miller recalled Senator Edward Kennedy's speech on February 14, 1972, at the University of Dhaka, attended by eight thousand jubilant students of Dhaka University. Ambassador Earl Miller quoted Edward Kennedy that the United States’ people were with the people of Bangladesh during the War of Liberation, although the government was not.
Dean Thompson said that Sheikh Mujib was a ‘towering figure of the twentieth century’ who shaped modern Bangladesh. He added that the historic speech inspired the people of Bangladesh to fight for independence and continues to inspire the people of Bangladesh to develop their country even further. Assistant Secretary Thompson applauded the generosity of Bangladesh in protecting the forcibly displaced Rohingyas and said that the USA is a steadfast partner of Bangladesh in finding a durable solution to the Rohingya crisis. He added, ‘one of the areas we are most excited to work on is expanding our economic partnership. Bangladesh offers so many opportunities in diverse areas, from renewable energy, port infrastructure to artificial intelligence.’ He expressed confidence that the US-Bangladesh relations will continue to strengthen under the Biden Administration.
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State Minister Md. Shahriar Alam holds bilateral talks with his Saudi counterpart Adel Al-Jubeir at the latter’s Office in Riyadh yesterday.
Saudi State Minister congratulated Bangladesh at its 50th anniversary of independence. He highly praised the remarkable sustained economic growth of Bangladesh carried out in last one decade under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He continued, the recent UN decision to graduate Bangladesh from LDC category to the middle-income country is a testimony of this success. He fondly remembered the historic ties between this two countries and the valued contribution of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to its independence and laying foundation of Golden Bengal.
State Minister Shahriar Alam mentioned that under the visionary leaderships of both the countries, the relations have elevated to a strategic level. For advancing from this point, he emphasized on exploring further avenues of cooperation on international issues based on common interest and goals and economic ties.
Mr. Shahriar reiterated Bangladesh government’s unwavering support to the Saudi side and expressed solidarity condemning the recent cowardly attacks Houthis. Adel Al-Jubeir appreciated Bangladesh’s position on Yemen issue.
Bangladesh State Minister stressed on regular Business to Business dialogue to explore bilateral trade and investment opportunities in Bangladesh. He urged on signing an MoU between Public-Private Partnership Authority of Bangladesh and competent Saudi authority, which would enable Saudi investors to invest in Bangladesh on PPP projects. Saudi State Minister Adel Jubeir replied in positive stressing on potential Saudi investors to invest in a vibrant economy like Bangladesh and hoped they will soon sort out the MoU issue regarding PPP.
On a proposal from the Bangladesh State Minister for joint venture in contract farming in suitable African countries where Bangladesh can provide its expertise in agriculture and manpower, Saudi State Minister welcomed the proposal.
Shahriar Alam expressed his government’s deep gratitude to the Saudi King and Crown Prince for allowing all the foreign residents irrespective of their legal status for access to free COVID treatment and inoculation, which has saved many lives of expatriates including Bangladesh community living in the Kingdom.
In reply to a request, State Minister Jubeir assured of considering and interim arrangement for the irregular Bangladesh expatriates to have access health facilities and employment. State Minister Alam also requested to reappoint a cultural attache at the Saudi Embassy in Dhaka, so the service seekers’ would not need to send their documents to New Delhi for attestation and Saudi side took note of that.
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Both the State Minister agreed to expedite the pending Agreements and MoUs and to hold first Foreign Office Consultation where the whole gamut of bilateral relationship could be discussed.
Early in the morning, State Minister Shahriar Alam laid a wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and attend a webinar to mark the historic 7th March. In the evening, he attended another international webinar on ‘historic 7th March speech by Bangabandhu focusing on historical and political perspective’.
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President's Message on the occasion of the historic 7 March
Dhaka, 6 March:
President Md. Abdul Hamid has given the following message on the occasion of the historic 7 March :
"The historic 7 March is a memorable day in the history of Bangalee's liberation movement and independence. On this day in 1971, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered an ageless speech in a thunderous voice on the then Race Course Ground. The government has declared this day as the 'Historic 7 March Day' which is a landmark decision. On this day, I remember with deep respect Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the greatest Bangalee of all time, under whose unique leadership we achieved an independent-sovereign Bangladesh.
Independence is the greatest achievement of Bangalees. However, it has not been achieved in a single day. In the long rugged path from the great language movement to the achievement of final victory in 1971, Bangabandhu's immense courage, boundless sacrifice, courageous leadership and right guidance led the nation towards the desired goal. Although Awami League bagged absolute majority in the General Election of 1970, the Pakistani ruling party started dilly-dallying the process of handing over power to the majority party. Under the leadership of Bangabandhu, therefore, the non-cooperation movement was started on 1st March. In continuation of the agitation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered a historic speech at the mammoth gathering at the Race Course Ground by ignoring the blood curdling eyes of the then Pakistani ruler which was the charter of independence of the Bengali nation. In that effulgent speech, with his unique eloquence and political wisdom, he united the emotions, dreams and aspirations of the Bangalee's and declared in a thunderous voice, "The struggle this time is the struggle for emancipation, the struggle this time is the struggle for independence", which was, in fact, the call for independence. In continuation of that historic speech, Bangabandhu declared long-cherished Independence of the Bengali nation on March 26. Then we achieved our independent and sovereign Bangladesh through a nine-month-long armed struggle.
Bangabandhu's speech on March 7, was one of the most celebrated speeches in the world. That speech was a great efficacious message to the freedom-seeking people to make them jump into battle breaking the chains of subjugation. How an address can awaken the whole nation, inspire them to leap into the war of liberation for independence, the ‘historic 7 March Speech’ by Bangabandhu is its unique example! UNESCO has recognized the ‘7 March Speech of Bangabandhu’ as part of the 'World's Documentary Heritage' and included it in the 'Memory of the World International Register' on October 30 in 2017. This is our great achievement as Bangalees. The world-renowned magazine Newsweek in its Issue on April 5 in 1971 termed Bangabandhu as the 'Poet of Politics' for this historic address. The historic address of Bangabandhu on March 7 will be an eternal source of inspiration not only for us but also for freedom-loving people around the world.
Bangabandhu's lifetime dream was to turn the independent-sovereign Bangladesh into a prosperous 'Golden Bangla'. We must continue our efforts to fulfill that dream of our great leader. Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has undertaken 'Vision-2021' and 'Vision-2041' to make Bangladesh a prosperous country by 2041. On the eve of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu and the golden jubilee of independence, I call upon all to contribute from their respective positions irrespective of party affiliation in implementing these programs.
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Handout Number : 897
Washington, 24 February, 2021:
Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken have expressed their willingness to further deepen Bangladesh-US relations by advancing common goals and mutual interests. In a tele-conversation, held between the two in Washington yesterday, the Foreign Minister and the Secretary of State have agreed to work together to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on global issues. At the beginning of the discussion, US Secretary of State expressed his regret that he could not physically meet Foreign Minister Dr. Momen due to the COVID-19 health restrictions, and termed Bangladesh-US relations as a ‘growing and deep’ one.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister congratulated the new US administration for upholding the democratic process with a strong popular mandate, assuming once again America’s global leadership role. He also appreciated the new US Administration’s approach of handling the COVID pandemic challenges. He stated that Bangladesh wants to elevate her relations with the US from partnership to a strategic level through maintaining a close and sustained contact with the US leadership. In this regard, he emphasized on the exchange of visits at the highest political levels between the two countries. In this context, the Bangladesh Foreign Minister expressed hope that President Biden would visit Bangladesh soon. He also invited Secretary of State Blinken to visit Bangladesh to see the socio-economic achievements and to join the celebration of the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the independence of Bangladesh. The Secretary of State lauded Bangladesh’s “remarkable” economic performance, noted the existing strong economic partnership between two countries and stated that the US considers Bangladesh as a crucial economic and security partner in Indo-Pacific region.
On tackling the COVID-19, the Foreign Minister briefed his counterpart on Bangladesh Government’s effective handling of the pandemic including the ongoing the vaccination program that have reduced the number of infection and fatality on the one hand and kept the economy running. He noted with satisfaction the excellent cooperation between the two countries in tackling COVID 19, as manifested through the US donation of high-quality ventilators and Bangladesh’s supply of 6.5 million PPEs to the US in the initial phase of the pandemic. The Foreign Minister said that Bangladeshis ready to supply medical instruments, like syringes. The Secretary of State appreciated Bangladesh’s remarkable success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic situation and hoped that both the countries would be able to find newer avenues for collaboration in the post COVID-19 era by mutual support and co-operation.
Mentioning the recently held US-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Consultation, Secretary Blinken said that the consultation had created great opportunities to advance cooperation in health, energy and business sectors. He sought favorable policy support from Bangladesh Government to secure enabling business and investment climate for promoting more trade and investment between the two countries. The Foreign Minister welcomed US investment in Special Economic zones and High-Tech Parks, underscoring
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the higher return of investment from Bangladesh as well as the good connectivity. Both sides expressed their optimism that the US companies would take advantage of the competitiveness of Bangladesh and invest in the country in much greater volume particularly in the areas of ICT, energy, pharmaceuticals and infrastructural development. The Foreign Minister also requested the US Secretary of State to consider providing assistance in water management.
Both sides agreed to work together on the promotion of democracy, good governance and human rights. The Bangladesh Foreign Minister underscored the need for early deportation of Rashed Chowdhury, the self-confessed killer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in the spirit of the shared values of establishing good governance, rule of law and justice. The Bangladesh Foreign Minister said while his government was working with the US Department of Justice on this issue, support from the State Department on this important matter will be greatly appreciated.
On Rohingya issue, Foreign Minister expresses his thanks and gratitude to the US Government for its humanitarian and political support to Bangladesh to cope with the Rohingya exodus. In this regard, he emphasized that the US should take the lead and bring international community together to put enough political pressure on Myanmar to create condition for sustainable return of the Rohingyas. Thanking the US Government for imposing sanctions on some individuals, he encouraged the US government to take more stringent measures like imposing economic sanction and withdrawing GSP facilities of Myanmar. Foreign Minister Dr. Momenfurther recommended that the US may appoint a Special Envoy on Rohingya, in order to press Myanmar to create a conducive environment for the repatriation of the displaced Rohingyas to Myanmar. Secretary Blinken appreciated Bangladesh for sheltering over one million Rohingyas and showed his government’s full understanding of the tremendous pressure it has created on the government and the people of Bangladesh. Expressing concern on the disruption in the democratic process in Myanmar, Secretary Blinken assured that the US would continue its support for Bangladesh on Rohingya issue.
Foreign Minister Dr. Momen welcomed the decision of the US to return to the Paris Climate Agreement. Recalling his recent discussion with US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry, he also hoped that the new US administration with their climate agenda would be more actively engaged with climate vulnerable countries including Bangladesh to address the threats and challenges posed by impacts of climate change, including on issues like loss and damage. He expressed optimism that the two sides would be able to work closely on climate change before and during the upcoming COP26.
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Handout Number : 814
and International Mother Language Day
Dhaka, 20 February :
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given the following Message on the occasion of the great Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day :
“On the occasion of the great Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day, I extend my sincere greetings to the people of all languages and cultures of the world, including Bangla. UNESCO has been celebrating this day with due dignity since 2000 with Bangladesh. Like every year, they have set a theme for this day- ‘Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society’, which 1 think is very timely.
The importance of the language movement in the history of the Bangali liberation struggle is immense. Through this movement, the foundation for the inception of a non-communal, democratic, language-based nation/state system was laid. On this day in 1952, Abul Barkat, Abdul Jabbar, Abdus Salam, Rafiquddin Ahmad, Shafiur Rahman and many others sacrificed their lives to protect the dignity of our mother language Bangla. Today, I pay my deep tributes to the memory of the martyrs of all languages, including Bangla. I remember with the utmost respect all the language hero, including the greatest Bangali of all time, Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who led the struggle for the dignity of the Bangla language, whose visionary historical decisions and supreme sacrifices have saved the existence of our mother land and people.
The turbulent days of the language movement in the glorious historical records of the Bangali from 1947 to 1952 have been serving as a source of inspiration in our national life from time and again. Behind every achievement in the protection of the interests of the peace-loving people of this region lies the history of blood-shedding struggle and the sacrifices of countless lives. The Father of the Nation has been repeatedly imprisoned for leading the language movement. At the Education Conference held in Karachi on 27 November 1947, a recommendation was accepted to make Urdu the state language of Pakistan. When the news reached Dhaka, the students of Dhaka University immediately protested in front of Khawaja Nazimuddin's residence. Shortly afterward, Sheikh Mujib, a law student of Dhaka University, used his organizational experience to play a very key role in the establishment of the Chhatra League in Dhaka on 4 January 1948. In the first session of the Constituent Assembly on 23 February, Dhirendra Nath Datta of Comilla moved an amendment proposal demanding the inclusion of Bangla as the language of the Assembly. Rejecting the proposal, Khawaja Nazimuddin declared in the Legislative Assembly that the people of East Bengal would accept Urdu as the state language. But to counter the reckless decision of Nazimuddin, an all-party Chhatra Sangram Parishad was formed on 2 March at Fazlul Haque Hall of Dhaka University comprising Chhatra League, Tamaddun Majlish and other parties. Many language heroes, including Sheikh Mujib, were arrested in front of the Secretariat for leading the strike on 11 March and were released on 15 March. The day after their release, on 16 March, the students again besieged the provincial council building under the leadership of Sheikh Mujib, and many were injured by police baton charges. On 21 March, Jinnah spoke out boastfully against the Bangla language and in favor of Urdu at the Dhaka Racecourse Ground. When Urdu was declared the state language of Pakistan at the students' convocation on 24 March at Curzon Hall, the students immediately protested.
To transform the language movement into a national campaign, Sheikh Mujib organized a nationwide tour plan and participated in a massive campaign, and addressed rallies. He was arrested from Faridpur on 11 September and released on 21 January 1949. He was arrested again on 19 April and released in July. He was arrested on 14 October 1949 and released on 27 February 1952. Undoubtedly, Sheikh Mujib had been in touch with language heroes and Chhatra League leaders from 1st January 1950, in Dhaka Central Jail and had given various suggestions to add momentum to the movement. He sent news through three messengers on 3 February, called for a nationwide strike on 21 February, and marching around the meeting venue of the executive council. That announcement was made after the students' procession on 4 February. When Sheikh Mujib declared a hunger strike at this stage, on 16 February the jail authorities transferred him from Dhaka to Faridpur Jail.
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The budget session of the East Bengal Executive Council was scheduled for 21 February 1952. On the advice and instructions of Sheikh Mujib, a general strike was called all over the country on that day. To deal with the situation, the Muslim League government had issued Section 144 for one month in Dhaka city from 20 February and banned all kinds of meetings, rallies, processions etc. Students gathered at Dhaka University violated Section 144 and when the police fired indiscriminately, some lives were lost in the blink of an eye, many were injured and many were arrested. Several members of the provincial council walked out of the session room. The next day, on 22 February, a spontaneous strike was observed in Dhaka. The government called for the army, imposed curfew, and the Bangla language resolution was passed in the provincial assembly.
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