President Md. Abdul Hamid on Saturday urged all, living at home and abroad, to work unitedly imbued with the spirit of war of liberation and democratic norms to expedite further progress and democratic advancement of the country.
In a message issued on the occasion of the great Independence and National Day, he said, “The great Independence Day is a glorious one in our national life.”
“On this historic day, I recall with profound respect Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who proclaimed country’s independence on March 26, 1971 after inspiring the whole nation with Bangalee nationalism and preparing them for independence,” he added.
The President said, “Under his charismatic leadership, we achieved our much-awaited independence through a nine-month long armed struggle. Today, I pay my deep tributes to the martyrs and valiant sons of the soil, who made the supreme sacrifices in the war of liberation.”
“I also recall with deep reverence our four National Leaders, valiant freedom-fighters, organizers, supporters and people from all walks of life for their unmatched valour, immense contributions and courageous role that accelerated the achievement of our victory,” he added.
Abdul Hamid remembered with deep respect the foreign friends who extended their whole-hearted support directly and indirectly in the war of liberation in 1971. “The contributions of all would be written in golden letters in the history of our independence forever,” he added.
