With due respect and fervor, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City observed the historic March 7. The day commenced by hoisting of the national flag by Ambassador Abida Islam to the tune of the national anthem and placing a wreath at the bust of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in presence of the members of the Bangladesh community as well as all the embassy officials. It was followed by reading out the messages of the President and Prime Minister given on this occasion. The historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu was read out by the local staff members of the embassy, both in English and Spanish languages. A special documentary titled ‘The Historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ and a short film based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, ‘Omar Faruker Ma’ directed by Zahidur Rahman Biplob, were screened at the event. Also read: Historic March 7 observed at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC Ambassador Abida Islam in her speech paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as well as to all the valiant freedom fighters. In her speech, she elaborated the significance of the March 7 speech and its contribution in the war for independence in 1971.  

The “Historic 7th March” was celebrated on Tuesday at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in memory of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s inspirational speech delivered on 7 March 1971 at the then Race Course Maidan in Dhaka. Md. Mustafizur Rahman, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, started the programme by hoisting the national flag at the High Commission premises and placing wreaths on the portrait of the Father of the Nation. A discussion programme was organized at the Bangabandhu Hall of the High Commission. The messages issued by the President and the Prime Minister on the occasion of the day were read out by the Mission officials. A documentary on Bangabandhu’s speech was also screened. Among others, Shaban Mahmood, Minister (Press) of the Mission made remarks highlighting the significance and importance of the day. In his remarks, High Commissioner Rahman termed Bangabandhu’s speech as the ‘Best Bengali Poem’ and a ‘Charter of Liberation’. He said that this is a unique example of how a speech awakens the entire nation and encourages them to liberate the country. Shedding light on the recognition of the speech as a world heritage by UNESCO, the High Commissioner added that the international recognitionof the 7th March speech is eventually the acknowledgement of the non-communal spirit and democratic values thatBangabandhu had nurtured throughout his life. He further said that as long as there is a struggle for freedom from subjugation and protest against oppression in the history of human civilization, Bangabandhu’s speech will continue to be an eternal source of inspiration for all the oppressed people of the world. Lastly, a special prayer was offered for the salvation of the souls of the Father of the Nation, his family members and all the martyrs who played a historical role in all stages of movements for freedom and Liberation War of Bangladesh as well as well as for the peace, progress and prosperity of the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.Officials and employees from the Bangladesh High Commission and expatriate Bangladeshis were present at the event.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp, a first-day cover and a data card marking the historic March 7. She unveiled a Tk 10 commemorative postage stamp, a TK 10 opening day cover and a Tk 5 data card using special canceller at her official residence Ganobhaban. The stamp, the first-day cover and the data card would be sold from Philatelic Bureau of Dhaka GPO from today (Monday) and those will be available at other GPOs and head post offices across the country later. Read: Bangladesh observing historic March 7 to draw inspiration from Bangabandhu’s iconic speech

The historic March 7, a memorable day in the history of Beangalis’ long arduous freedom struggle, is being observed across the country on Monday in a befitting manner. The day is being observed to draw renewed inspiration from the timeless speech Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered before a sea of people in Dhaka galvanising the Bangalees to take up arms for the 1971 War of Liberation. In 2017, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) recognised the historic March 7 Speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage. On October 7 of 2020, the Cabinet declared March 7 as ‘Historic Day’ instead of the ‘National Historic Day’ so the day is observed nationally and internationally. On this day in 1971, Bangabandhu, the undisputed leader of Bangalees, had delivered his epoch-making speech of independence before a mammoth rally at the historic Racecourse Maidan, now Suhrawardy Udyan, in Dhaka city. In his 19-minute extempore speech before a million freedom-loving people, Bangabandhu had made a clarion call for a non-cooperation movement asking the nation to prepare for the war of independence to liberate the country from the exploitative Pakistan regime. “The struggle this time is for freedom, the struggle this time is for independence, Joy Bangla,” Bangabandhu declared from the massive rally. Read: Historic March 7: PM pays tributes to Bangabandhu In his speech, compared with US President Abraham Lincoln's historic Gettysburg speech, Bangabandhu said: “Since we have learnt to give blood, we'll give more blood. Insha Allah, the people of this country must be liberated...turn every house into a fort. Face (the enemy) with whatever you have.” His speech worked like a magic spell inspiring the entire Bangalee nation to join the struggle for independence from the autocratic and repressive rule of the then Pakistani military junta. Marking the day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid rich tributes to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at the portrait of the Father of the Nation in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital at 7:00am.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, marking the historic March 7. The prime minister placed a wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation in front of Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi in the capital at 7:00am. She first laid a wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu as the prime minister. 

The historic March 7, a memorable day in the nation’s long arduous freedom struggle, will be observed on Monday in a befitting manner. The day is observed to draw renewed inspiration from the timeless speech Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman delivered before of a sea of people in Dhaka galvanising the Bangalees to take up arms for the 1971 War of Liberation. In 2017, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) recognised the historic March 7 Speech of the Father of the Nation as a world documentary heritage. On October 7 of 2020, the Cabinet declared March 7 as ‘Historic Day’ instead of the ‘National Historic Day’ so day is observed at nationally and internationally. Read: Bangladesh again requests Canada to deport Bangabandhu's killer Nur On this day in 1971, Bangabandhu, the undisputed leader of Bangalees, had delivered his epoch-making speech of independence at the then-Racecourse Maidan, now Suhrawardy Udyan, in Dhaka city. In his 19-minute extempore speech before a million freedom-loving people, Bangabandhu had made a clarion call for a non-cooperation movement asking the nation to prepare for the war of independence to liberate the country from the exploitative Pakistan regime. “The struggle this time is for our freedom, the struggle this time is for independence, Joy Bangla,” Bangabandhu declared from the massive rally. In his speech, often compared to US President Abraham Lincoln's historic Gettysburg speech, Bangabandhu said: “Since we have learnt to give blood, we'll give more blood. Insha Allah, the people of this country must be liberated...turn every house into a fort. Face (the enemy) with whatever you have.” His speech worked like a magic spell inspiring the entire nation to join the struggle for independence from the autocratic and repressive rule of the then Pakistani military junta. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday will join a programme on “Historic March 7, 2022” at Bangabandhu International Conference Center virtually. Awami League and different socio-political and cultural organisations have chalked out elaborate programmes on the occasion. Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television as well as private television channels and radio stations will air special programmes while national dailies will publish supplements marking the day. Read:Sajeeb Wazed highlights Bangabandhu's heroic role in language movement Meanwhile, President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages recalling with gratitude the courageous and farsighted leadership of Bangabandhu in materialising the nation's journey to freedom through his March 7 Speech. In a message, the President said: “The historic address of Bangabandhu on March 7 will be an eternal source of inspiration not only for us but also for freedom-loving people around the world.” President Hamid said, Bangabandhu's lifetime dream was to turn the independent-sovereign Bangladesh into a happy and prosperous ‘Golden Bangla’. “We must continue our efforts to fulfil that dream of our great leader.” He also urged all regardless of their political view to contribute to the implementation of the ‘Vision 2041’, to make Bangladesh a developed and rich country by 2041, adopted by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In her message, the prime minister said: “The worldwide recognition of the historic March 7 speech of the Father of the Nation is a rare honour and pride for the Bengali nation today.” Hasina said, “Last year, we celebrated the golden jubilee of this great speech of March 7 and our independence. This year we are celebrating 70 years of language movement and the Mujib Barsha.” The PM said, “Bangladesh has gained recognition in the world today as a role model of development as a result of the initiatives taken by our government.” She also urged all to follow the great ideal of the Father of the Nation and pledge to build his dream 'Sonar Bangladesh'.

Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the BNP observed the historic March 7 this year to belittle the significance of the occasion.

Marking the Golden Jubilee of the historic 7th March speech delivered by the country’s founding president and the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at  what is now the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, noted socio-cultural organisations arranged various virtual and offline programmes on Saturday.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday emphasised spreading the message of Bangabandhu's historic March 7 speech at home and abroad and encouraged youngsters to get inspired by it and play roles in building ‘Sonar Bangla’. 

The historic March 7, a memorable day in the history of Bangalis’ long and arduous freedom struggle, was observed on Islamic University campus in Kushtia on Saturday in a befitting manner.