POBNEWS24, Dhaka, Mar 7, 2022 : March 7, 1971 is a memorable and important day in the history of Bangladesh. Basically on that day a kind of Bangladesh emerged as an independent country. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the undisputed leader of the Bengalis, faced the threat of the Pakistani ruler in a crowd of more than one million people and revived the deprived, neglected and exploited Bengalis of 23 years in the racecourse. His outstanding 16-minute speech is a testament to his political wisdom and foresight. On that day, seven and a half crore people of Bangladesh were initiated into the mantra of new life. On that day Bangabandhu said, ‘And if a shot is fired, and if my people are killed, my request is on you তো build forts in every house. Whatever you have, That is why we have to deal with the enemy. ‘ Through this Bangabandhu basically gave an ultimatum to the Pakistani aggressors. On the other hand, he informed the freedom-loving Bengalis about the working strategy of the independence movement. Gave the right direction of the path of liberation.
Since the creation of Pakistan in 1947 through the biracial theory, the ruling class has adopted a strategy of dominating East Bengal. But Mujib of Tungipara resisted to blunt their strategy, which earned him the title of ‘Bangabandhu’. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman established himself as a pioneer at every level of the freedom struggle from 1947 to 1971. The language movement of 1952, the six points of 1966, the mass uprising of 1979, the victory in the general election of 1970 — the nation, the whole world has seen the charisma of his leadership. Eventually, under his direction, the Bengalis took up arms in the war on the path shown. After nine months of bloody struggle, Bangladesh took its place on the world map.
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman started his speech on March 7 at 2:45 pm. Finished at 3: 3 minutes. In this, the poet of politics warmed millions of Bengalis. Sharpen their courage. Highlighting the history of 23 years of deprivation and self-sacrifice, he said, “The 25th Assembly has been called. The blood stains did not dry out. The assembly will not be opened with blood and martyrs. ‘ Bangabandhu said, ‘I do not want the Prime Minister. We want the rights of the people of the country …. When we have learned to die, no one will be able to control us. ‘
How much courage and foresight you can say these things, when you think about it, your body becomes confident. On the one hand, he warned the Pakistani junta, saying, “We cannot control 70 million people.” At the same time, pointing out the way for the unarmed Bengalis to retaliate against the enemy, he said, ‘Everything in the road of life, if I can’t give orders, you will stop. We will kill in rice, we will kill in water. ‘
Bangabandhu will declare independence on March 7 কার no one disagreed with that. But how to give — that was the main attraction. Soldiers with a burning heart in politics became a bit tactical in this case. Because, he did not want to declare independence and Yahya would kill the freedom-loving people indiscriminately. On the night of March 7, Yahya warned Bangabandhu in a long phone call that he should not take any decision from which there was no way back. Bangabandhu never once said that this was the declaration of independence, but he gave the declaration of independence to the Pakistani ruler with little care. In a thunderous voice, he declared, ‘In every village, in every mahalla, form Sangram Parishad under the leadership of Awami League and be ready with whatever you have. Remember, when I have given blood, I will give more blood, I will release the people of this country, God willing. ‘ It became clear to the Pakistani ruler,
If Bangabandhu had declared independence on March 7, it would have been extremely suicidal for the Bengalis. He wanted Yahya-Bhutto not to find excuses to attack unprepared and unarmed Bengalis.
The Central Working Committee of the Awami League held a continuous 36-hour meeting to determine the main premise of the March 7 speech. At the meeting they could not reach a definite decision. Then Bangabandhu took the responsibility to say what must be said considering the situation that has arisen. One of the aspects of the historic speech of March 7 is its urgency. In other words, he said everything fluently without any written script. Which sounds like he is having a dialogue with the people of the sea. He spoke in a language that the people could understand. He also addressed the fiercest opponents and enemies with courtesy.
Prior to his speech on March 7, he was inspired by Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib to deliver his historic, far-sighted and timely speech in front of millions of people, ignoring the views of Nana Muni. Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Government of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina is his great witness. He wrote in his book ‘Some memories, some words’, people are giggling at home. Begum Mujib told everyone to get out of their house. At home then Bangabandhu, Begum Mujib and Sheikh Hasina.
He said, you lie down and rest for ten minutes. In the words of Sheikh Hasina, ‘I am near the head, mother pulls the wrap and sits at the feet of the father. Mother said, remember millions of people in front of you. It is your job to discover what that is and to bring it about. So you say whatever comes to your mind. No one needs any advice. You work for people all your life, so you know what to say. You don’t need to listen to so much talk, so much advice. You will say whatever comes to your mind for these people. ‘
A great feature of Bangabandhu’s speech on March 7 is its universality. This speech has become universal beyond the boundaries of country and time. In his unwritten speech he gave the dream, struggle and future direction of a nation without any repetition. This speech has become a mirror of a nation’s expectation. The power of this speech is such that it inspires the Bengali nation to jump into the war of liberation. This speech also inspired the Bengalis during the nine-month war of liberation. Even today, the Bengali nation inspires the freedom-loving people of the world with this speech and shows the way.
Many important people of this world have become immortal with their historic speeches. Martin Luther King, Jr., American civil rights leader, spoke out against slavery in 1973, calling for an end to discrimination against blacks. After winning the US presidential election, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the nation at his inauguration in 1933. Abraham Lincoln’s speech at a memorial service for the victims of the bloody Civil War in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA in 183 is immortal in history. Patrick Henry’s speech at the Second Virginia Convention, Nelson Mandela’s speech to the racist government at the Rivonia Trial. These talented people did not have to give a speech in the face of the terrible pressure of the opponent while giving any of the mentioned speeches. The masses did not impose any special demands on their leader. Among them were speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King. There was also pre-preparation before the speech. In fact, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s speech on March 7 was immediate, present and unwritten. The most important world-famous speeches are addressed to a particular group or people of a particular religion, caste or creed. The historic speech of March 7 paved the way for the rise of a nation. A nation-state called ‘Bangladesh’ was born on the basis of this historic speech. Present and unwritten. The most important world-famous speeches are addressed to a particular group or people of a particular religion, caste or creed. The historic speech of March 7 paved the way for the rise of a nation. A nation-state called ‘Bangladesh’ was born on the basis of this historic speech. Present and unwritten. The most important world-famous speeches are addressed to a particular group or people of a particular religion, caste or creed. The historic speech of March 7 paved the way for the rise of a nation. A nation-state called ‘Bangladesh’ was born on the basis of this historic speech.
Therefore, the speech of the Father of the Nation on March 7 is the best for the struggle, liberation and independent-sovereign territory of any nation of the world.
Mahbub-ul-Alam Hanif: Joint General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League
