President's Message - Bangladesh Independence Day

This year we are celebrating the golden jubilee of our independence. On this occasion, I extend my heartfelt greetings and warm felicitations to my fellow countrymen living at home and abroad. 

On this historic day, I remember with profound respect the architect of our independent Bangladesh, father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. I recall with deep respect the millions of martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the War of Liberation and we achieved our independence for their supreme sacrifice.

I also recall with deep reverence our four national leaders, valiant freedom-fighters, organisers, supporters, foreign friends and people from all walks of life who made contributions to attain our right to self-determination and freedom movement.

We have achieved our great independence through huge sacrifices.  Bangabandhu always cherished a dream of building a happy and prosperous country along with attaining political emancipation. The present government has been rendering untiring efforts in materialising that dream of Bangabandhu. Today, Bangladesh is moving towards the highway of development at an inexorable pace.