BANGABANDHU SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN
Introduction: Bahgabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman is one of the greatest sons of this land. He is called the
Father of the Nation for his great contribution in the Liberation War of
Bangladesh. During that period, he inspired the whole nation against the
occupying force of the West Pakistan with his unparalleled leadership. There
could be no doubt that he was a great leader.
Birth and Education: Bahgabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman was born at Tunripara in Gopalgonj district on the 17th March
1920 A. D. His father’s name was Sheikh Lutfar Rahman and his mother’s name was
Shahera Begum. At the age of seven he was admitted to Gopalgonj Public School.
Bangabandhu graduated from Calcutta Islamia College in 1947. In the same year
he got himself admitted into Dhaka University in the Department of Law.
Political Career: He got involved in
politics and had the first taste of jail at the age of fifteen. As a political
worker, he met Sher-e-Bangla Fazlul Hoque and Suhrawardy. It is said that he
was deejply impreesed by suhrawardy. He was the founder of the East Pakistan
Musilim Students league. In 1948, Awami Muslim League was formed and Sheikh
Mujubur Rahman was the first Joint secretary. In 1966, he was elected the
president of the Party. He was deeply involved in different movementd of
Bangladeshi people such as the Language Movement, Public Upsurge of 1969 etc.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared independence of Bangladesh on the 26th March
in 1971. As a result, he was arrested. But the liberation war
continued. After nine months, the Pakistani forces surrendered.
Death: He died in an army coup on the
15th August, 1975 A.D. with most of the members of his family.
Conclusion: Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman was a great leader and a true Bangladeshi. It was his dream to
see Bangladesh as a prosperous country. He loved this country and its people
sincerely. We should also love this country and should remain prepared to
sacrifice ourselves for the betterment of this country. The deeds of Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman will be written in golden letters in the history of Bangladesh.
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