PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF Bangladesh 54th INDEPENDENCE AND NATIONAL DAY.

The great Independence and National Day of Bangladesh. On this auspicious occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings and warm felicitations to my fellow Bangladesh living at home and abroad.

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On March 26, 1971, through the Declaration of Independence, an independent and sovereign Bangladesh was born. The final victory was achieved through a nine-month-long armed War of Independence. I recall with deep respect the millions of martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the liberation war.

To achieve the desired goal of independence, democracy must be strengthened, and forbearance, human rights, and the rule of law have to be consolidated. Equity, transparency, and accountability must be ensured in all spheres of the state and society. The young generation once again shed their blood in the July mass uprising to realise our unfulfilled dreams of independence. Building a safe, happy, beautiful, developed, and prosperous Bangladesh for the new generation is now our sacred duty.

Let us contribute more from respective positions to build a society free from all forms of discrimination and exploitation in realising the goal of independence. Let us steer the country and the nation forward on the path of development and prosperity; let a new Bangladesh rise up before the world-this is my expectation on the great Independence Day.

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.