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In his address to the nation on Tuesday night, on the eve of the 49th anniversary of the Bengalis’ victory in the liberation war, he said: “The people of Bangladesh are religious, not fanatical. Don’t use religion as a tool of politics. “
This clear speech by the Prime Minister came amid the recent activities of a group of fundamentalists against the sculpture of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony. Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians: this country has become independent in exchange for the blood of people of all religions and castes. Every citizen of this country has the right to practice his religion.
“This is the Bangladesh of Lalon Shah, Rabindranath, Kazi Nazrul, Jibanananda. This is the Bangladesh of Shahjalal, Shah Paran, Shah Makhdum, Khanjahan Ali. This Bangladesh is Sheikh Mujib’s Bangladesh; Bangladesh of sixteen and a half crore Bengalis. This country belongs to everyone.
“We will not allow any kind of division in the name of religion in this country. The people of this country will advance on the path of progress, advancement and development by upholding religious values. “
‘Friends of defeated power show boldness’
In her speech, the Prime Minister highlighted the story of Bangladesh’s final victory in 1971 after a bloody nine-month war against the barbarian forces of Pakistan under the leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
After independence, when the father of the nation was busy rebuilding the war-torn country and working tirelessly day and night for the betterment of the country’s people, Bangabandhu’s daughter, Sheikh Hasina, also reminded him of how the allies of the The defeated power killed him and his family on August 15, 1975.
He said that only one person did not fall in love with Mujib by killing Bangabandhu. Attempts were made to question the rise of Bangladesh by killing it; The cultural, social and economic progress of the Bengali nation was stopped.
“The father of the nation was not only a pure Muslim, he was a devoted follower of religious rites. Who else like him could understand the minds, thoughts and aspirations of the people of Bengal!
“So when he wrote the constitution, he reflected the hopes and aspirations of the people and adopted Bengali nationalism, secularism, democracy and socialism as the four basic principles of state government.”
But recalling the post-1975 upheaval in Bangladesh, the Prime Minister said: “Governments that are against the ideology of the War of Liberation have taken steps to perpetuate their seats in state power by squandering the values acquired through the War. The military junta stabbed the constitution with the bayonet They continue to spread propaganda under state patronage, distort history and try to tarnish the image of the Awami League and members of the Bangabandhu family.
Sheikh Hasina said that the father of the nation, who believes in secularism, has never done what “masked governments in the name of Islam” have done to protect and spread the religious values of Islam.
Later, during her tenure in the Awami League government, the Prime Minister commented that no government in the past had done so much work “propagating and spreading religious education.”
He said: “I returned to the country in 1981 and took over the party, responding to the call of the Bengal people and the leaders and workers of the Bangladesh Awami League, ignoring all obstacles from Ziaur Rahman, the supporter of the anti-liberation forces. . I started working with the vow to put a smile on the face of the people of Bengal by embracing the ideal of the father ”.
Referring to the measures taken by the current government, he said: “However, a part of the defeated power of 1971 has come to the fore to confuse ordinary devout Muslims with false statements, fabricated and fabricated.” He wants to create discomfort in society.
“The Father of the Nation said in 1972 that religion should not be used as a political tool. But the allies of the defeated power dream of returning the country to the state of 50 years ago. The government is showing the audacity to show its eyebrows with political help. “
On the occasion of Victory Day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation on Tuesday. Photo: PID
Suffix for walking with your head held high
At the beginning of her speech, the Prime Minister wished all the citizens of the country a happy Victory Day.
He said: “Today we are going to celebrate Victory Day 2020 at a special moment in history. This year we celebrate the centenary of the birth of our great leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the greatest Bengali of all time, the father of the nation. In a few days we will enter the golden anniversary of our independence.
“We have earned the status of a developing country from a less developed country. By uniting the entire nation, we have set a new example in the world by tackling the coronavirus epidemic. The Padma Bridge, which is being built on its own, it united the two extremes of the country just a week ago ”.
Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said: “I wish all the citizens of Bangladesh, both at home and abroad, a happy Victory Day, with the conviction to be one of the best nations in the world.”
In his speech, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the Father of the Bangabandhu Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, four national leaders, 3 million martyrs of the Liberation War and 2 lakhs of tortured mothers and sisters, and extended his ‘respectful salute’ to the freedom fighters.
The Prime Minister also remembered the family members killed by the killers on August 15, 1975.
He said: “On this great day, I express my gratitude to the people, individuals and organizations from different countries and countries who helped in the liberation war. A significant number of heroic members of the Indian Armed Forces have been martyred in our war of liberation. I have deep respect for them.
“I am grateful to the then Government of India, the political leaders and especially the general public, who supported and cooperated in many ways in our war of liberation.”
Sheikh Hasina prayed for the forgiveness of the souls of all politicians, parliamentarians, dignitaries and people from all walks of life who have died this year from various diseases, including the coronavirus.
Highlighting the reality of this year’s epidemic, he said: “In a different situation, we have to celebrate Victory Day this year. The coronavirus epidemic has caused changes in our daily routine. We have to carry out our personal, social and personal activities. avoiding public meetings in compliance with health regulations ”.
Recalling that the life of every human being is ‘precious’, the Prime Minister said: “It is not desirable for a single person to die due to neglect. Therefore, I urge everyone to follow hygiene rules and complete all activities. , including the celebration of Victory Day.
“You should wear a mask when you leave the house and occasionally wash your hands with soap or disinfectant. Your protection, a safeguard for all “.
On the occasion of Victory Day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed the nation on Tuesday. Photo: PID
In her speech, the Prime Minister also said that not only Bangladesh, but also the whole world is going through a difficult time as the coronavirus epidemic has taken over the entire world.
He said: “In Bangladesh, we have been able to cope with this negative impact by taking timely action and programs.”
Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh is an ‘honorable name’ in the international arena today. Today’s Bangladesh is no longer economically fragile. Today’s Bangladesh is a self-sufficient Bangladesh.
“The dream of the father of the nation was to establish a non-communal golden Bangladesh free from hunger and poverty. We are about to realize your dream. We must continue this continuum of development. Only then will our dream of becoming a developed and prosperous country be fulfilled by 2041 ”.
‘Don’t let red-green disrespect you’
Although there is opposition to the installation of his sculpture in the midst of the celebrations of the centenary of the birth of the Father of the Nation, the conviction of building a non-communal country in the spirit of the war of liberation has been reiterated in the Prime Minister’s speech .
He said: “Come on the eve of Victory Day, we will not swear again, we must not forget the blood debt of millions of martyrs. Let us not allow the non-community consciousness of the liberation war to be distorted.
“A request to the youth, the young society and the new generation, never forget the sacrifices of your predecessors. Do not let the red-green flag you have been given be disrespected “
On this Victory Day, Sheikh Hasina asked the new generation to take an oath to defend the victory banner of their ancestors as “worthy successors.”
He said: “Pledge to be inspired by the spirit of the liberation war and turn this country into a golden Bangladesh. Only then will the souls of 3 million martyrs obtain peace. The dream of the father of the nation will be fulfilled ”.
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