“Today is the great Independence and National Day. On this occasion, I extend my sincere greetings and congratulations to all Bangladeshis living in the country and abroad.
Bangladesh chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus gave the following message on the country’s Independence Day.
“Achieving independence was the final stage of a long struggle to protect our dignity and existence and to gain our rights.
“The bloody War of Independence, through which Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in the world, officially began on this day.
“I remember with reverence the valiant martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the War of Independence, whose supreme sacrifices brought us our desired freedom.
“For the past 16 years, the people of the country have not been able to enjoy the benefits of this freedom. The dictatorship oppressed the people and took away their freedom and all their basic rights. The successful uprising of student-workers and the masses has liberated the people of the country from the tyranny of dictatorship.
“The interim government is fully committed to further developing and strengthening the country and delivering the full benefits of independence to the people. We are working to establish good governance and justice, ensure people-oriented and sustainable development, and transparency and accountability through necessary reforms in all spheres of the state.
“On this auspicious occasion of Independence Day and National Day, let us take the oath to work for the development, peace, and prosperity of the country while keeping in mind the spirit of the great liberation war.”
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