March 7, 1971, remains a contested symbol in Bangladesh's shifting politics

March 1971 was electric.

Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed

Bangabandhu took the stage, and instantly everyone in every corner sat (or stood) transfixed, hanging on every word.

To truly comprehend the greatness of Bangabandhu, we must delve into his speeches, which were the cornerstone of his persona.

After delivering his watershed speech on March 7, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returned home with thousands in his wake.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said youths have many things to learn from the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Describing the March 7, 1971 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as one of the best speeches in the world, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says, “The speech is still an inspiration for the freedom-loving people.”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Unesco's recognition of the March 7 speech of the Father of the Nation was history's revenge on those who tried to erase the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his contributions to Bangladesh.

The House last night unanimously adopted a resolution aimed at giving thanks to the Unesco for recognising the historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage.

Unesco recognises the historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as part of the world’s documentary heritage.