Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Message on Historic March 7

News Desk

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the president of the Bangladesh Awami League, paid deep tribute to the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on the occasion of historic March 7. She stated that the day remains an unforgettable and invincible chapter in the lives of the Bangalee nation. Bangabandhu’s speech on this day was a charter of emancipation that prepared the people for the final battle for independence.

In her message, Sheikh Hasina highlighted that Bangabandhu’s historic address at the Racecourse Ground on March 7, 1971, broke the shackles of centuries of subjugation, bringing forth the message of liberation.

She remarked, “The struggle this time is the struggle for our emancipation! The struggle this time is the struggle for our independence!”—this declaration inspired the Bangalee nation to prepare for the ultimate struggle. It guided them to resist the brutal massacre launched by Pakistani forces on the black night of March 25.

The premier further emphasized that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangladesh are intrinsically linked. Over 24 years, he fought against Pakistani rulers, enduring imprisonment without faltering in his commitment to secure the rights of the Bangalee people. Following the sweeping victory in the 1970 elections, when the Pakistani rulers resorted to conspiracies instead of transferring power, Bangabandhu called for the non-cooperation movement, culminating in the historic March 7 speech.

Sheikh Hasina noted that this speech has been recognized as one of the greatest wartime addresses globally. On October 30, 2017, UNESCO included Bangabandhu’s speech in the “Memory of the World Register” as part of the world’s documentary heritage.

The Prime Minister cautioned that conspiracies against Bangladesh’s independence and sovereignty persist. She highlighted that anti-liberation forces continue efforts to undermine the spirit of the Liberation War. Sheikh Hasina urged the nation to uphold the values of the Liberation War and stand against these destructive forces.

Expressing her determination to build a prosperous and developed Bangladesh as envisioned by Bangabandhu, the Prime Minister affirmed, “I believe the slogan ‘Joy Bangla’ and Bangabandhu’s March 7 speech will continue to inspire generations, providing courage and strength to stand tall.”

She concluded her statement with the resounding words: “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu. Long live Bangladesh.”