August 15
Bangabandhu's contribution to Bangladesh and Bangalee nation is unquestionable, though, now-a-days, he is drawn to the controversy that he earnestly opposed the war of independence in 1971. We become flabbergasted when, after 33 years of independence, a defiled and trumped-up allegation is lebelled against such a great leader. Being a part of common citizenry, it is always a tremendous shake-up to our sentiments. His unflagging endeavour and courage inspired all to fight against the occupation army. His clarion call of March 7 is still the source of inspiration to the nation. But his death was a tragic one.
The verdict on his murder was given during the Awami League tenure, though it is yet to be executed. The Awami League government declared August 15 as the 'National Mourning day'. As a nation, we are really unfortunate because we cannot keep the matters of our national leaders away from political meddling or influence-peddling
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