Bangladesh Permanent Mission to the United Nations has observed the historic Mujibnagar Day. At the beginning of the programme on Tuesday, the President of the Mujibnagar government, the greatest Bengali of all time, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Vice President Syed Nazrul Islam and Prime Minister Tajuddin Ahmad, including the late members of the government, four national leaders and three million martyrs of the Great Liberation War were remembered. Special prayers were offered for the forgiveness of their souls. Later, the speeches of the President and the Prime Minister were read out. A documentary video on the Mujibnagar government was screened at the programme. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, gave a welcome address on the occasion. She explained the significance of Mujibnagar Day and the history of how this temporary capital was named as Mujibnagar after Bangabandhu. She said, “After the beginning of the freedom struggle through the historic speech of March 7, the Father of the Nation declared independence on March 26. Under the leadership of the Father of the Nation, the Bengali nation jumped into the War of Liberation. Therefore, the Mujibnagar government had no choice but to establish the institutional recognition and legal basis of the great Liberation War. The Mujib Nagar government formed on 10 April was officially sworn in on 17 April: READ: Govt let loose police against BNP, alleges Rizvi Referring to the leadership, strategy and timely direction of the Mujibnagar government, Ambassador Fatima said that the Liberation War was moving towards a successful conclusion in the quickest time. "The biggest challenge of the Mujibnagar government was to bring the world public opinion to Bangladesh by tackling the hostile environment. This government took several timely steps to bring the world community in favor of Bangladesh. Bengali diplomats working in Pakistani embassies around the world, including in India, took immediate steps to leave Pakistan and show allegiance to the Mujibnagar government." She called upon the new generation to highlight the history of Mujibnagar government, the history and significance of the great liberation war. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, we will contribute from our own position to further strengthen Bangladesh's position in the international arena, including the United Nations. May this be our pledge on Mujibnagar Day," she said. All the officials and employees of the mission participated in the event.

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