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Historic Mar 7 today

By Staff Correspondent
The nation today celebrates the March 7. commemorating Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's historic address this day 29 years ago.
'Ebarer Sangram Aamader Mukttr Sangram, Ebarer Sangram Aamader Sivadhlnatar Sangram (This struggle is the struggle for freedom, this struggle is the struggle for independence),* declared the undisputed leader of the independence movement at a mammoth public meeting at the then Race Course Maidan (now Suhrawardy Udyan) in the city on March 7. 1971.
Bangabandhu s speech calling upon the nation to prepare for an armed struggle against the military regime of the erstwhile Pakistan rekindled the long cherished dream of the Bangalees for independence.
Eighteen days after the call from Sheikh Mujib. the Pakistani occupation forces cracked down on the Innocent people of Bangladesh on the night of March 25 and the people then took up arms against them.
The nation achieved a triumphant victory against the Occupation Forces and established an independent Bangladesh on December 16. 1971 after a nine-month war at the cost of three million lives and dignity of two lakh women.
President Shahabuddln Ahmed In a message yesterday called upon the country. Irrespective of party affiliations, to work unitedly in an atmosphere of tranquility and understanding for the greater cause of the country and welfare of tfie people.
The President described March 7 as a very significant day in the history of Bangladesh and said the importance of March 7 was tremendous in the process of estabUsh-ing an independent and sovereign Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Sheikh Haslna yesterday urged the people to buildup united resistance against the anti-liberation elements. killers of 1971. autocratic rulers and Identified reactionary forces to free the country from hunger, poverty, oppression and deprivation
The Prime Minister said, father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman amid ocean of people in the Race Course Maidan gave a clarion call to the Bangalees to launch the struggles for freedom and independence.
Reiterating the vision of March 7. she said, united struggles against negative politics and people's victory in that movement reflects the determination of March 7.
To observe the Day. various political parties, socio-cultural organisations and professional bodies have drawn up elaborate programmes.
Newspapers will publish special articles and the Radio and Television will broadcast special programmes on the Day.
The programmes include paying tributes to the memory of Bangabandhu and discussion meetings and rallies
The ruling Awami League will hold a public meeting at Paltan Maidan In the city at 3 pm today. Party chief and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will preside.
AL and its front organisations will also hold a rally at the Bangabandhu Bhaban today to mark the occasion. Other programmes Include rallies in front of Madhu's Canteen and 'Aparajeyo Bangla at Dhaka University and leading processions to the venue of public meeting.
Discussions on the multidimensional Importance of Bangabandhu's address will be held marking the occasion.
Bangla Academy will hold a discussion on the occasion at 11 am today where Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria will be the main speaker. Prof Salahuddin will preside over the function while State Minister for Youth. Sports and Cultural Affairs Obaldul Quader will be the special guest. Other participants are Rahat Khan. Ramendu Ma-jumder and Poet Asad Chowdhury.
Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Central Command Council will hold a discussion on the occasion at Its central oi flee here this afternoon.