Important Event of March – 26

2019-03-26

Important Event of March – 26

The Independence Day of Bangladesh taking place on 26 March, is a national holiday.
It commemorates the country’s declaration of independence from Pakistan in the late hours of 25 March 1971.

History

After the Pakistani general election, 1970, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, then head of the largest political party in Pakistan, the Awami League, had won with a clear majority, the Pakistan military government, headed by Yahya Khan was not willing to hand over power.
Negotiations began, but Sheikh Mujib’s reputation was such that the ruling Punjabi leadership never trusted him, let alone by the Pakistan established, no matter Mujib’s efforts.
When all indications gradually surfaced crystal clear, promises given were not followed through, and the whole nation of Bangla-speaking Muslims and Hindus of East Pakistan dived into the spirit and vibe of a real struggle.
On 7 March 1971 Sheikh Mujib gave his now famous speech at the Ramna Race course where he called for a non-cooperation movement

Independence Award

The Independence Day Award, which is bestowed upon Bangladesh citizens or organizations on the eve of the Independence Day, is the highest state award given by the Government of Bangladesh.
This annual award, instituted in 1977, is given for substantial contribution in Independence War, the Language Movement, education, literature, journalism, public service, science-technology, medical science, social science, music, games and sports, fine arts, rural development, and other fields.

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