The speech that galvanised a nation | The Daily Star
The significance of the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu lies in the fact that it was extempore—that is, without any prior preparation—but which in effect prepared an entire population for an epic struggle leading to its emancipation from the shackles of a brutal, obstinate and autocratic establishment. The deprivation, desire, intent, anger and expectations of a rejuvenated population found an eloquent and poignant expression in the soul-stirring captivating speech of 19 minutes at the historic Race Course Maidan. As a public speaker, Bangabandhu never failed to appropriately captu...
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