Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that everyone should work their hardest for the love of their country and for the welfare of its residents in order to honour the sacrifice of those brave freedom fighters who fought and spilled their blood 50 years ago to free Bangladesh from Pakistan’s rule and put the independent nation on the world map.
“We cannot allow their efforts to go in vain,” Hasina said.
The prime minister said this during an oath-taking ceremony on the South Plaza of the National Parliament on Thursday to commemorate the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s victory in the Liberation War and the historic occasion of the Mujib Year.
Many joined their voices with the prime minister on the occasion and vowed to build a strong nation with the ideals of Bangabandhu, reports bdnews24.com.
“Bangladesh has achieved independence through a bloody freedom struggle against the exploitation and deprivation of Pakistani rulers under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,” Hasina said.
“Bangladesh established an independent nationhood on the global stage. On the golden jubilee of the nation’s victory and in the Mujib Year, I solemnly affirm that I will not let it go in vain.”
“I will love my country and use all my strength for the welfare of all in it. Through the Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujib’s ideals, we will build a developed, prosperous Golden Bengal free from communalism. May the Divine Creator help us in this endeavour.”
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