Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has urged all to strengthen Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s hands to materialize the dream of Bangabandhu to build Sonar Bangla. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had done everything for the nation that he had to do as a Father of the Nation, said Momen. He said this at the inauguration ceremony of the extension of Syed Mujtaba Ali Hall of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) in Sylhet on Friday morning. Bangabandhu was able to get recognition for Bangladesh as an independent nation from 126 countries only in three and half years, he said. During Bangabandhu's time, Momen said, Bangladesh was able to become a member of most of the major organisations of the world, including the United Nations. He presented the country a strong constitution in just nine months after the independence, he added. “All these were possible because of the dynamic and visionary leadership of Bangabandhu," he noted. Read: Shinzo Abe was a true friend of Bangladesh: Momen

Praising the nation for realizing the Vision 2021, Prime Minister's ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed has urged the countrymen to channel all their efforts to make Vision 2041 a reality.In a victory-day post from his verified Facebook page, he wrote, "From realizing Vision-21 to building engineering masterpiece Padma Bridge, we made our 50th anniversary a gem in the history. Now is the time to channel our efforts to make Vision-2041 a reality."According to the Vision 2041, spelled out by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh would earn the high-income status by the year 2041, ensuring a per capita income of 12,500 USD. Also read: Sajeeb Wazed Joy pays tributes to martyred intellectualsPinning his hope on the youth force of the country for working out Vision 2041, he wrote, "With time, Bangladesh is getting younger - more vibrant with the indomitable youth force."Sajeeb Wazed Joy, whose birth coincided with the year of the country's freedom, also wrote, It’s time to hold our head high, march ahead, and excel ourselves to set newer heights. That would be our biggest tribute to the war heroes and heroines who made the sun of freedom rise through ashes and blood"."Let the country be younger in the days to come. Let's build Sonar Bangla, a wonder for the world. Vision 2041 is yours!" he concluded. Also read: Sajeeb Wazed Joy bags leadership award in IT

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday administered oath to the nation to build the country as a developed, prosperous and non-communal ‘Sonar Bangla’ being imbued with the ideology of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee (of the Independence) and the Victory Day in the Mujib Year, I take oath in glowing voice that I will not let the blood of the martyrs go in vain, I will love the country, I will use all my strength for the overall welfare of the people of the country,” she said in the oath words, urging the people of the country to join her vow afresh. The Prime Minister conducted the nationwide oath at 4:30pm from the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad, which was broadcast live through Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar and other private TV channels. Also read: PM pays tributes to Liberation War martyrs People from the country’s eight divisional cities and different grassroots places took the oath together with the Prime Minister. Bangabandhu’s younger daughter, Sheikh Rehana, was present.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said his ministry has been working on multiple fronts to materialize the dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to build “Sonar Bangla” as guided by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.    “Bangabandhu had given us a dream - the dream of building Sonar Bangla. It’s our responsibility to build Sonar Bangla,” he said, adding that the Prime Minister has made a number of roadmaps to build “Sonar Bangla.”   The Foreign Minister made the remarks at a discussion titled "Chiro Omlan Bangabandhu" organised by Association of Former BCS [FA] Ambassadors (AOFA) at Foreign Service Academy on Saturday. READ: Sanctions on RAB: FM says impact on relations depends on US  Dr Momen said they believe the dream of building “Sonar Bangla” will be implemented by 2041 as the country is on the right track of achieving that goal. The Foreign Minister appreciated the roles of the former Bangladesh envoys and said they are very experienced and steps have been taken to utilize their experiences. “We seek your continued suggestions and hope you all will get engaged deeply.” He said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects deeper engagements of the envoys in MoFA’s efforts sharing their experiences and knowledge. Dr Momen thanked the people of the country for giving Bangladesh Awami League an opportunity to celebrate twin mega events – birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of independence.   The Foreign Minister also highlighted MoFA’s initiatives through economic and public diplomacy wings. READ: FM Momen greets new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen spoke as special guest at the discussion presided over by former Ambassador Shamsher M. Chowdhury. Former joint secretary Habibul Haque joined as a discussant.

Prime Minister's ICT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy on Wednesday urged all to join hands in building “Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal)” envisioned by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “In this month of victory, let us channel all our thoughts and actions towards the same vision of building the Golden Bengal envisioned by Bangabandhu,” he said in a message shared on his verified Facebook page. Read:Khaleda freed assassins of Bangabandhu, 4 leaders and made them ambassadors: Joy As the month of victory rolls on, Joy said, it reminds the nation of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the greatest Bengali ever on the planet, and the three million martyrs of the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. “We also pay tribute to the four national leaders whose dynamic leadership and uncompromising stance drove out even the last soldier of the heinous Pakistani Army and thus paved the path for hoisting the red and green flag of Bangladesh,” said Joy, son of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said December imbues their hearts with pride. “From the deepest core of my heart, I commemorate all the freedom fighters - the best souls of our nation - whose boundless sacrifice blessed us with free and sovereign Bangladesh.” Read: Sajeeb Wazed Joy bags leadership award in IT Joy said this 50th year of victory marks another landmark and they have transitioned from the lower-income status to the middle-income one. “Awami League has already delivered on its promise to build Digital Bangladesh by the year 2021. We have another milestone to reach - joining the league of developed countries by the year 2041,” he said.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram K. Doraiswami on Friday said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s dream of a Sonar Bangla would be realized where every citizen lives a free, happy, healthy and prosperous life. “I hope with your support and with the capacity of both sides to cooperate together, the vision of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a Sonar Bangla for realising the dreams of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman of a Bangladesh (will be materialised) where every citizen lives a free, happy, healthy and prosperous life,” he said. The high commissioner was addressing a function at Akhaura where Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq joined as the chief guest. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen was also present as a special guest. Read: Bangabandhu’s legacy clearly reflected in Hasina’s leadership: Modi Earlier in the day Doraiswami handed over two life support ambulances to the 250-bed General Hospital, Brahmanbaria and Upazila Health Complex, Akhaura respectively.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the people of the country to properly groom their children with love and affection to make their lives meaningful and successful. “Today’s children are tomorrow’s future. So, I would like to urge the people of the country to ensure their safety and give them love, develop their lives well, and thus make their lives successful and meaningful,” she said. The Prime Minister said this while addressing the inaugural and award-giving ceremony of Sheikh Russel Day-2021 and Award virtually from her official residence Ganobhaban. Sheikh Russel Jatiya Shishu-Kishore Parishad arranged the function under the supervision of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city. Read: Sheikh Russel Day today The Prime Minister said grooming children properly with affection should be the responsibility and ideal of all. She said her government wants to build Bangladesh as a developed and prosperous ‘Sonar Bangla’ with a non-communal spirit where there would be no injustice and people would enjoy a decent life. Describing education as an invaluable wealth for them, Hasina urged the children to be attentive to their studies and learn good things from the digital space in this era of technology. “This wealth (education) can never be lost or no one can snatch it. Education is the biggest asset in one’s life,” she said. The Prime Minister said the government is expanding the scope for digital education as it is now the modern and technological era. “Today, the world is in our hands as everything can be known from there. So, you’ve to learn only good things from it and build yourselves properly,” she said.   The Prime Minister asked the children to be attentive also to sports and cultural practices maintaining discipline in life.

The "Sonar Bangla" dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is now becoming a reality, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan said Sunday. He said the killers were able to murder Bangabandhu but they could not kill his dreams and ideals. Read:BGMEA calls for raising social awareness to prevent Dengue Hassan said Bangladesh has emerged as a role model of development in the world under the prudent and visionary leadership of Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. "The RMG sector has played a major role in the achievements of Bangladesh. The apparel sector would continue its contribution to accelerating the economic growth of Bangladesh," said the BGMEA chief. To strike a balance between lives and livelihoods, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina took the prudent and bold decision of keeping the RMG industry open amid the Covid-19. The decision has helped the sector address the challenges unfolded by the pandemic and move ahead amid the crisis, he added while addressing a discussion and a special prayer in observance of the 46th martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Faruque Hassan chaired the programme held at the BGMEA office in Uttara, which was attended by the trade association's vice-presidents Shahidullah Azim and Miran Ali; directors Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee, Md Mohiuddin Rubel, Abdullah Hil Rakib, Haroon Ar Rashid, Navidul Huq, Rajiv Chowdhury, Barrister Vidiya Amrit Khan, Md Imranur Rahman, Mijanur Rahman and former vice-president Mohammed Nasir. A video on the life and works of was shown at the beginning of the program. BGMEA Vice President Shahidullah Azim said that Fidel Castro remarked: "I have not seen the Himalayas. But I have seen Sheikh Mujib. In personality and in courage, this man is the Himalayas. I have thus had the experience of witnessing the Himalayas." Read:BGMEA wants import consignments to be released from Ctg Port "The people who didn’t want the country’s liberation and victory of the Bengalis had killed Sheikh Mujib along with most of his family members. Bangladesh has become a role model in the world under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister. Bangladesh has attained the status of a middle-income country," he added. BGMEA Director Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the dreamer of the Bengali nation. "Inspired by his dream, Bangladesh is moving ahead along the path of economic emancipation under the great leadership of his daughter, the prime minister." BGMEA Director Abdullah Hil Rakib said Bangabandhu brought freedom for them and also international recognition of Bangladesh by branding the country at the UN General Assembly in 1974.Director Haroon Ar Rashid said Bangladesh would not have been born if Bangabandhu were not born. "We want the trial of fugitive killers of Bangabandhu." Director Navidul Huq said the next generations need to know the dreams of Bangabandhu and go by his ideals. BGMEA Director Md. Imranur Rahman said Bangabandhu sacrificed his life for independence of Bangladesh. "Inspired by his ideals entrepreneurs in the garment industry have been striving to take the country forward." BGMEA Director Mijanur Rahman said the country is moving forward with the ideals of Bangabandhu. "The garment export sector is following his directives and moving the country forward." Read:BGMEA urges Ctg Customs House to ease procedures for faster release of imported goods Former Vice President Mohammed Nasir said Bangabandhu, in his 55 years of life, spent 4692 days in prison for the cause of liberation of the country. "His daughter, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is doing what he left behind. Insha Allah, under the dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister, we will build Bangladesh as a developed country, “Sonar Bangla” as dreamt by Bangabandhu," he said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her prime goal is to build a happy and prosperous Bangladesh and uplift the people by transforming the tragedy of August 15 into a source of power.  “Inshallah, Bangladesh will become a developed and prosperous Sonar Bangla (Golden Bengal) free of hunger and poverty as dreamt by my father.  Inshallah, that dream will be implemented,” she said.  The PM said this in her pre-recorded speech that was played at a programme on the occasion of 46th anniversary of the martyrdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members and the National Mourning Day.  The programme was organised by the National Implementation Committee for Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's 100th birth Anniversary Celebration. Also read: PM vows to find out masterminds of August 15 massacre

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque has said a vested quarter made evil efforts to outshine Bangabandhu’s long struggle for the country’s Liberation War with a false campaign about the proclamation of independence by Ziaur Rahman. “This is unfortunate that a false campaign was carried out about the proclamation of the country’s independence after Bangabandhu’s assassination in 1975,” he said. Read:History has forgotten those who tried to erase Bangabandhu, says Quader Speaking at a webinar on Saturday night, the minister also said Ziaur Rahman had just read out the proclamation of independence on March 27. “But an effort was made to undermine Bangabandhu’s struggles of 24 years for the country's independence through it (false campaign about the proclamation of independence.” Out of his 24 years’ struggle, he said, Bangabandhu had been in jail for nearly 14 years and he gradually created the ground for the Liberation War through different movements and programmes. “Who did give Zia the right to declare independence? People gave only Bangabandhu the authority, right and mandate to proclaim the independence through casting their votes in the 1970 general election.” The virtual programme titled ‘Bangabandhu, Bangladesh and the Young Generation' was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Better Bangladesh Foundation (BBF) on Saturday night. BBF Founding Chairman Prof Masud A Khan moderated the webinar. Mozammel said Bangladesh and Bangabandhu have become synonymous – a single identical symbol to people. “He engaged himself in serving people since his childhood. The day Pakistanis denied Bengali, the mother language of 56 percent of people of the country, the young student leader, Sheikh Mujib, realised that we got Punjabi exploiters after getting rid of the British rule.” He said Sheikh Mujibur Rahman first thought of liberating the country through founding Chhatra League on January 4, 1948. The minister said Awami League under the leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won the general election on December 7, 1970. “With this election, the Bengali nation gave Bangabandhu the unilateral mandate to lead the country and raise voice in favour of them. He then prepared the nation and finally proclaimed the independence of Bangladesh in the early hours of March 26. People joined the war responding to his call and liberated the country through a nine-month-long battle,” he said. Read:Second photo exhibition on life, legacy of Bangabandhu begins in Seoul Mozammel urged the young generation to know the history and the objectives of the country’s Liberation War and work for materialising Bangabandhu's dream of building a hunger- and poverty-free 'Sonar Bangla'. Bangladesh Bank’s former Governor Dr Atiur Rahman said Bangabandhu inspired the young generation to liberate the country under his able leadership. ”The average age of our freedom fighters was 21-22, and 78 percent of them were the children of farmers.” He said Bangabandhu thought about the welfare of the young generation throughout his life. “He had great feelings for the youth. He was the leader who could transmit energy among the youth.” Dr Atiur said Bangabandhu was the heart of Bangladesh and this heart was torn out on August 15, 1975, “The killers had thought the name of Bangabandhu will be eliminated through his assassination. But he returned among us very strongly and will always remain among us. Bangabandhu is an eternal name which will glitter always.” He said Bangladesh has been progressing fast under the able leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter Sheikh Hasina. “The country now needs to focus on skills development of its workforce to face the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). We also need to take initiatives for re-skilling and upskilling of our workforce involving the youths.” Atiur said the government should focus on improving the ease of doing business for boosting the country’s progress and creating more employment for the young generation. Read:Bangabandhu Corner to be established at Lovely Professional University in Punjab Bangladesh Ambassador to Jordan Nahida Sobhan said Bangabandhu was active over the issues of people’s rights and he demonstrated his high leadership quality since his early student life. “He took the country towards the independence gradually by preparing the nation for the Liberation War.” “So, I urge the young generation to know the life and works of Bangabandhu and get inspired to play a significant role in taking the country forward,” she said.