Bangabandhu’s iconic speech in human sea

Staff Reporter
The historic March 7 is today. The day marks the historic declaration of our freedom by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahaman in 1971 from Pakistani rule.
The all time great leader of the country Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman offi-cially during his iconic speech in a human sea declared country’s freedom at the then-Racecourse Mai-dan, now Suhrawardy Udyan, in Dhaka city.
In his speech, often compared to US President Abraham Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg speech, Banga-bandhu said: “Since we have learnt to give blood, we’ll give more blood. Insha Allah, the people of this country must be liberated…turn every house into a fort. Face (the enemy) with whatever you have.”
His speech worked like a magic spell inspiring the entire nation to join the struggle for independence from the autocratic and repressive rule of the then Pakistani military junta.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday will join a program on “Historic March 7, 2022” at Banga-bandhu International Conference Center virtually.
Awami League and different socio-political and cultural organizations have chalked out elaborate pro-grams on the occasion.
Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television as well as private television channels and radio stations will air special programs while national dailies will publish supplements marking the day.
Meanwhile, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messag-es recalling with gratitude the courageous and farsighted leadership of Bangabandhu in materializing the nation’s journey to freedom through his March 7 Speech.
In a message, the President said: “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.”
President Hamid said, Bangabandhu’s lifetime dream was to turn the independent-sovereign Bangladesh into a happy and prosperous ‘Golden Bangla’. “We must continue our efforts to fulfill that dream of our great leader.”
He also urged all regardless of their political view to contribute to the implementation of the ‘Vision 2041’, to make Bangladesh a developed and rich country by 2041, adopted by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
In her message, the prime minister said: “The worldwide recognition of the historic March 7 speech of the Father of the Nation is a rare honor and pride for the Bengali nation today.”
Sheikh Hasina said, “Last year, we celebrated the golden jubilee of this great speech of March 7 and our independence. This year we are celebrating 70 years of language movement and the Mujib Barsha.”
The PM said, “Bangladesh has gained recognition in the world today as a role model of development as a result of the initiatives taken by our government.”
She also urged all to follow the great ideal of the Father of the Nation and pledge to build his dream ‘Sonar Bangladesh’.