50 years of independence: Now time to forge ahead
Says Hasina; 10-day celebrations begin
From left … Bangabandu’s daughters Sheikh Rehana and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and guest of honour President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid at the inaugural day of the 10-day celebrations of Mujib Borsho and Golden Jubilee of the country’s independence. Photo: PID Star Report Star Report
The history of the people of this land is that of repression, of colonialism, and of being ruled and looted by foreign forces. So, their struggle for liberation and self-rule was something that was the most sought after.