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Thoughts of New Generation Bangladesh is my Pride
Aur great Independence was achieved through the sacrifice of '-'millions of life. It was achieved not only through an announcement The Bangalee nation had to sacrifice huge blood in their protracted struggle against the misrule, deprivation, discrimination and exploitation. A good number of our people had to embrace martyrdom even much before our liberation war had begun.
Bangalee is a brave nation. This nation never compromised with any injustice and illegality. Where there is injustice there is voice of Bangalee against it. When the whole population of Bangla, with all their anger and hatred against the misdeed of the Pakistani rulers, was bursting into the ultimate protest, then Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman guided them to be prepared for our war of Independence. He could understand by virtue of his political sagacity what would be the appropriate way to carry forward the liberation struggle of Bangladesh. He never took recourse to any imprudent decisions in his political life. He led the liberation struggle of Bangladesh step by step to a success. In an address at the Awami League central committee meeting he said - “I am not a man of jumping into conclusion. I began to dream of the Independence in 1947-48. But I moved step by step, I do not become impatient. I am not an adventurer.”
Bangabandhu formally sowed the seed of Independence in the six-point movement. The six-point demand was made for economic emancipation, social equity and self-determination - in short for the freedom of Bangalee. These six points in course of time took the force of ultimate war of liberation in March 1971. The slogans of Independence began to spread around in the sky everywhere in March 1971. The whole of Bangladesh then vibrated with the slogans of “Joy Bangla", “Brave Bangali take up arms, make the country independent", “Wake up, wake up, Bangalee wake up” etc. Ignoring the bloody eyes of the administrators, the flag of independent Bangla was hoisted at the Arts faculty of Dhaka University. On the following day the proposed national anthem was presented and national flag was displayed. The rule of Pakistan became ineffective at that time. The offices and courts
became inoperative by the order of Bangabandhu. The name of Radio Pakistan was given “Dhaka Betar Kendra (Dhaka Radio Station)’. On the 6th March, 325 prisoners broke the Dhaka prisons and fled away. In the morning of March 7,
Joseph S. Farland, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan in a meeting with Bangabandhu at his residence in Dhanmondi said, the USA would not endorse self-declaration of Independence in East Bangla”. But Bangabandhu was not the person to submit to any authority or illegal power. In the meanwhile, millions of mass people thronged into the Racecourse field (now Suhrawardi Udyan) with bamboo sticks, oars, scythes-spades, choppers etc in their hands to hear their undisputed leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. As a matter of fact, they all were eagerly waiting to get the direction of Bangabandhu.
Bangabandhu in his 19-minute epoch making address composed the first unwritten constitution of Bangladesh. The six point movement for self-determination was transformed into a one point demand of Independence. The March 7 address of Bangabandhu was the unwritten Constitution of Bangladesh until the Constitution was written. Bangabandhu began his address touching upon the issues of politics, exploitation, deprivation in the life of Bangalees, economic, social and cultural freedom of Bangalees. the rule of law, social justice and equity etc. He also gave prudent direction about the preparation of wars and the various means to face the war time situations. As a matter of fact, after the historic address of March 7, the whole nation jumped into the war of Independence. They began to prepare themselves for an armed war against the occupation forces. The male and female students of Dhaka University began to receive military training. Armed training was being given to the youngsters at the Dhaka University playground and a number of places in the country. The retired soldiers came forward to provide them training. The flag of
Bangladesh then began to fly in the sky of Bangla. The word ‘Bangladesh’ was then on everybody's tongue. The preparation for an armed war of Independence under the leadership of Awami League was in progress in different places of Bangla.
Our Independence is a result of immense dedication and suffering. We have got this country under the leadership of Bangabandhu. But when Bangabandhu was reconstructing the newly independent war ravaged country, then the enemies of our Independence killed him along with family members. The whole of Bangali nation became orphaned at the death of Bangabandhu. The misrule came back once again through the rise of an undemocratic force in the military garb. This undemocratic force in military uniform spoke about the democracy, but in practice it was employing the word of democracy to induct the non-political people in the politics to exterminate the politics and democracy from Bangladesh for good. Thus the non-political people who were detached from the people and politics came into the politics of Bangladesh after killing of the Father of nation on Aug 15, 1975.
The work of reconstructing the country began in 1996 when Bangladesh Awami League came into power once again after a period of long 21 years. Awami League came back to power for the second time in 2009 under the leadership of the Father of the Nation and rolled out the Vision 2021 for the development of the country as dreamt of by the Father of the Nation. The electoral pledge of the present Awami League government to build the digital Bangladesh at all levels has already got momentum. The dream of national development is thus coming true.
It shall be evaluated how much of the dream of our freedom fighters has been materialized after four decades of our Independence. We have therefore collected views of a number of our youngsters about our country on the occasion of our
Independence Day this year. We wanted to hear from them about their expectation in the areas of social equity, employment, communication infra-structure, education, health, information technology, environment, population, politics, awareness about the spirit of liberation war, trial of war criminals, tourism etc. The following has been gleaned directly from their free opinions.
Shlvell Islam Ritika (22)
M.Pharm
State University of Bangladesh.
We the new generation feel a strong emotion for the War of Liberation. The War of Liberation with an enriched history of huge sacrifice and unbelievable heroism inspires us to build our country, stimulates us to have dreams about the country and also to be proud of it. The new generation is waiting with patience to see the trial of the war criminals and to build a prosperous motherland. Besides, after 41 years of independence when we count our gains, we see we have many greater achievements. The infrastructure to meet the basic needs of the people, especially in areas of food, education, housing, health care, economy etc. have been strengthened, rate of education has been increased, besides population growth rate has been reduced. Besides, manpower export, garment industries, agriculture including export of fisheries have increased and developed, resulting in a sound economy of Bangladesh . Bangladesh is advancing with success in national and international level in the face of many natural calamities and adverse behavior of climate. We may hope that well-determined plan and practical steps to build the counny will fulfill our expectation.
Shauley Tasreen Shlblee (24) BSc Engineering (Final Year) BRAC University
We have not yet been able to realize the real meaning of independence even after 41 years of the Independence. We have not yet seen any real
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progress of the country for the misuse of power by the anti-liberation forces years after years. It is not possible to make progress in any sector unless a competent government fully utilizes its power. Our very first step shall be to mete out deserving punishment to the war criminals. After this, our expectation is to have a right and well-organized bureaucracy absolutely free from corruption.
Mostofa Tousif (17)
BSc(CSE) (First Year)
North South University
I am a citizen of Bangladesh, I am proud of it. First I want to thank the Prune Minister of our country for she has advanced the information technology and continued development process. I passed HSC in
2011. I collect my HSC result through mobile phone which my elder brother could not avail during his time. This year I have taken admission to university. I collected and filled up forms of most of the universities’ through internet and purchased the forms through mobile phone. Even I got my admit cards on the internet. From the peasants to the higher class businessmen, all have started to get the benefits of the development of information technology.
Md. Jakaria Khan (29)
BSS (Hons)
Dhaka University
I do not think there is any need to say in a new way about the necessity of technology. Now as much a nation is advanced in information technology so
much developed it is considered in the world. Our government also realizes this thing very well, and as they realize, they have given special importance on information technology in the country’s sixth five year plan. Many time-befitting decisions have been taken including to reach broadband internet to 30% population of the country for advancement of the information technology sector, increase teledensity upto 70%, making computer education compulsory at the secondary level and gradually making it compulsory at the primary level also. But the government has to be sincere in implementing these. There is insufficiency of quality teachers in most of the educational institutes of our country. So, technology-educated and skilled teachers are to be appointed. Internet should be easily available through reducing its cost of using. With the expansion of broadband internet, we have to think of its speed too. Side by side, appropriate application of all technological devices and internet shall be ensured. We have to prevent the misuses.
Ania Haque (19) BBA (Student) North South University
As a citizen of an independent country, I think the future of the country is brighter. In this connection, establishment of social equality carries much importance. During the 41 years of independence the country has progressed a lot in communication infrastructure, education, health and information technology sectors. I think the trial of war criminals is an unavoidable duty. I feel proud to be able to live in a beautiful, green, independent country with the inspiration of the war of liberation.
Anika Intisar (18) BSS (Anthropology) Dhaka University
As a developing country the future of Bangladesh is doubtedly bright. Bangladesh has gained control over the issues like education, information technology, employment and social equality. Tourism industry is being expanded. Similarly, we find smooth progress in the education and technology sectors. It is an important duty to raise awareness among the new generation to make themselves into resources rather than a burden for the country. I become proud when I see the Bangladesh is applauded abroad for her successes. I become exuberant when I see the trial of the the traitors and killers, and their agents are becoming a reality; I become full of joy when I see the youths, with whose hands Bangladesh will be transformed into a ‘dream country’, are inspired with the spirit of the war of liberation.
Rita Roy Mitu (36) Bangladeshi Expatriate USA When I think in 41 years where we could go and where we are as a country, a nation, my mind is filled with a combined feeling of hope and frustration. But as I run my thoughts with the influence of victory, I see things of hope to be bigger than that of frustration. 1 am awestruck at the homage and love the present generation showing towards the Father of the Nation. This generation has not seen the War of Liberation, still they are showing us pointing their fingers -how, without getting into debates, we can honorably make position for our own country in the world community. The meritorious boys and girls of Bangladesh are being scatterred everywhere in the world, some are earning foreign currency by physical labour, some securing higher education and thinking of returning home, some are trying to sharpen their merit at some research centers of the developed countries of the world.
These children of today are the future of the nation. Here is my hope, here is my dream. The most hopeful thing is that our children are much aware, free from superstitions, much more modern than their predecessors, even though they have to go through a lot of hindrances. Now I can see the reflection of the new generation's thoughts on the facebook sitting at the other corner of the world. We are encouraged to see their awareness. The thoughts and concepts among the members of young generation about the country - its economy, politics, educational system, feeling of nationality etc are much obvious and clear. The educational system of the country has advanced a lot, copying in the examination has been contained, rate of passage in the examination has increased, youths are being self-employed. Rate of female education has increased. These are the indicators of success. A country advances this way, we will also advance.
Syed Jubayer Hossain (27) BSc(CSE)
Junior Officer, AB Bank limited.
We have achieved independence of this country through great sacrifices. We had a great dream about the independence. We hoped that people of Bangladesh would live together. Mass people would
be able to have two square meals a day. There will be no unemployment. Everyone will observe his or her religion independently and none will obstruct other’s work; that is, every citizen will enjoy the benefit of independence. We have achieved a lot, but in some issues we have more to do. We have to come forward side by side with government in these matters. Things that we have to give more attention to are education, information technology, development of communication system, development of power and energy sectors, population growth control, development of tourism industry of the country and new job creation. If the government's pledges to the new generation, that is, making a digital Bangladesh, trial of war criminals, development of law and order situations etc. are achieved, we will be able to advance the country to the peak of progress.
Sadekul Hasan Shamim (27)
Assistant Professor
Dental College, Dhaka.
This is my expectation that with proper evaluation of the independence achieved in exchange for a sea of blood, the ideals of the War of Liberation would be made reflected in our national life. The new
generation wants to know about the Bangladesh as dreamt of by Bangabandhu. If we could have disseminated this recognized history everywhere among the nation that would be the greatest achievement of our War of Liberation.
Nazia Rahman (26) MBA (2011) Dhaka University.
After 41 years of independence, the nation wants a lot from the new generation like me. It is no way possible to build a healthy nation without necessary health care. Whenever we look into a newspaper we see that hospital is there but there is no doctor, there is acute mismanagement and patients get nominal health care. So at first we have to establish new medical colleges at government and private levels to create doctors. We have to put our attention about how, within the existing capacity, the quality of health care be increased through allocation of money from the government and with it making a proper management. Besides, every young doctor might have to build a mind set within him or her to go to remote areas to provide health care services.
Sabrina Islam (18) BA (Hons) (English, First Year) Dhaka University
The name of a combined dream of several crores of people is Bangladesh. When I think about Bangladesh, I get a mixed feeling of pride and frustration. Starting from almost a zero in ’71 the level where Bangladesh has reached now is much encouraging. We have seen, Bangladesh can advance a long way if she gets a little care and patronization - just as has happened in agriculture, ship and garment industries sectors. We dream of a Bangladesh rich in information technology. However, the dreamis being extremely obstacled to come into a reality. Although there are many reasons behind it, I want to draw attention to the poor condition of the communication infrastructure. We all know how much contribution a good communication infrastructure can make to the overall progress of a country. But the poor communication infrastructure from the remote areas to the big cities, even in the capital, is so acute that it really arouses anxiety about the future of our country. Thinking about future has been a lot, now we have no alternative but work.
Md. Ishtiak Hossen Mitul (25) Communication and Network Engineer in a networking farm
The thinking and expectation of the new generation of the day is quick trial of the war criminals. After this long period of independence,
the present government has taken initiative for the trial of the war criminals, for this the new generation is extending support towards the government. The government will begin and complete trial of the identified enemies - this is the expectation of file new generation.
are so many problems in public life. We see in this Dhaka, how miserably people are living in slums beside a five-storey building. I do not see social equality and wonder whether we will see it at all in future. Here, the education and information technology are excellent. There was and still is lack of prudence in politics. If we are not aware, we shall never be able to make our environment good. For this reason, bringing the population under control is very necessary. True, there is publicity for it, but the situation demands more publicity. We should ensure that not a single freedom fighter is in negligent situation and that none of them complain about their troubled situation. How many more days they will live! New may be silver, but old is gold. We want trial of the rajakars, the albadars, the alshams - who are enemies of our war of liberation, the independence and the country and who killed the freedom fighters and intellectuals. Much development in tourism system is needed from both public and private sectors.
Md. Asaduzzaman (25)
MA (2009)
Dhaka University.
I am proud of the independence achieved in 1971 through our great War of Liberation and the international recognition of my beloved
mothertongue. But along with this, I am ashamed of seeing that still today our freedom fighters are neglected and they are leading a humiliating life. Yet, I am always hopeful. The common people of Bangladesh fought to get rid of the clutches of 22 families, but what is the number of the millionaires in the country at present? Because of the corrupt politicians, businessmen and bureaucrats, our mass people have not yet got opportunies at all until today. Even though, I am hopefill, one day our educated new generation would establish our Bangla as a real 'Golden Bangla' through establishing justice, rule of law and social equality. I do not have any trust, faith and respect on the current trend of partisanship in the politics of the country.
Md. Kamruzzaman (25) MA (2010)
Islamic University, Kustia.
The trial of the war criminals is one of the burning issues of the country. Freedom, at the cost of nine month long fight in 1971 and sacrifice of three
millions of martyrs and honour of our two and a half lakh women, is the greatest achievement of the Bangalee nation. We feel proud of thinking that we are free now. But, we are shocked to see that even after 41 years of the independence the albadars, the alshams, the rajakars who commited heinous crime against humanity, violated our mothers and sisters, led massacre, set on fires, killed our intellectuals still dare not to recognize our War of Liberation.
Different governments of the post-liberation period did not put any importance to this issue. Even some governments created scopes for the rajakars to hoist our red-green flag on their cars. Fie on them! The present great alliance government has made the war criminals face trial for this, I want to thank the present government, specially the daughter of Bangabandhu Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. I demand the trial of all the war criminals on the soil of Bangla. This trial after 41 years of our liberation might be tough but we shall over all the hurdles.
Salim Ahmed (18) HSC (Student) T&T College, Motijheel
The great hero of our liberation Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave a clarion call - 'the struggle of this time is the struggle for freedom' in order to liberate the nation from the shackle of slavery. At his call Bangalees from all walks stood against the Pakistani occupation force. Afterwards, this country gets the freedom at the cost of blood of three millions of martyrs. Nothing than this is more pridefill to me. Today we are free and independent. Today we can stand up holding our heads upright. I respectfully remember those again and again who sacrificed their lives for our mother tongue and in the War of Liberation and those who are alive as wounded freedom fighters, valiant fighters. The nation will be free of stigma if the verdict of the trial of the killing of Bangabandhu with his family members is fully implemented and the trial of the war criminals is completed within a short period. People are the source of all power. So, I hope both the two major parties will carry on working for the welfare of the people. National Parliament should be taken as the center for solving all the problems for the interest of the people. Arifin Avir (18)
HSC (Student)
Residential Model College, Dhaka.
It makes me proud that I was born in a free and sovereign country. The independence achieved through a long struggle and War of Liberation
under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is our greatest achievement. The goal our War of Liberation was economic emancipation along with political freedom. The country is going ahead with that goal. Achievements in people's fundamental rights - food, cloth, shelter, education and health care service have advanced a lot -the poverty of the mass people has been reduced. This is the time for the new generation to come forward to advance the country further being stimulated by the inspiration of the War of Liberation. Bangladesh has to be shifted to the list of a developed country from that of a developing one. The present age is the age of information technology. In the advancement of information technology and building a digital Bangladesh, our today's educated new generation has to contribute their important role. They have to prevent the activities of political malpractices in the name of politics - setting fires, killing, destroying. It is needed to put attention so that the anti-liberation force cannot raise its head in this liberated Bangladesh. Government has to take more initiative in creating new sectors for the employment of the new generation. New generation has to come forward with the government in bringing social equality, development in communication infrastructure, education, health care service, information technology, environment, population control, fulfilling the inspiration of the War of Liberation, trial of the war criminals, flourishing and development of the tourism industry. New generation has to extend hands towards the government to fulfill its efforts to bring the country ahead even in the face of increasing population growth, natural disasters and much obstacles. I think, the new generation has opportunity to repay the dues of the sacrifices of the freedom fighters at least to a some extent. Mehedi Hasan (Sweet) (24)
MBBS (Student)
Northern International Medical College
We have achieved a completely independent Bangladesh at the cost of the utmost sacrifice and perseverance of innumerable common people,
freedom fighters, Birshresthos. But due to different anti-state activities like disputes, riots, selfishness, there arouse social inequality in this independent country. Those who are involved in such negative attitudes have perhaps forgotten that the children of this generation are none but children of those Birsreshos and freedom fighters. Self employment, development in long-route communication infrastructure, health awareness and proper family planning can bring a self-dependent, healthy Bangladesh. However, progress in information technology and its proper use and the achievement in the cricket have led our honour much ahead in the external world. To take the nation further forward, the concerning authority should think about how to save the country from those anti-state activities. Perhaps for this reason, the United States President Abraham Lincoln said, '1 walk slowly but never go backward'.
Translators: M. LiaquatAli Khan, Munshi Jalal Uddin and Rifat Zafreen