On this day, the history of our independence as a nation began.
As we move forward into the 45th year of independence, we must strive to remember what exactly this day meant in the course of our history.
We cannot, as we take new steps towards the future, steps of innovation and progress, forget what this day stands for. Thousands of lives were sacrificed and the blood of countless Bangladeshis was spilt.
We must remember this day.
But we must also move forward. Bangladesh has come a long way since 1971. Our RMG sector has made its presence known on the world stage, technology has boomed, and the government has taken great strides in improving healthcare, individual rights, and the economy.
This is a clear testament to the resilience of the Bangladeshi people. We have, as a nation and as a people, come through a war, political and economic turmoil, famines, and natural disasters. And there will be more hurdles to come.
But we have also, despite all odds, continued to succeed. And we cannot stop now. This day is another reminder of what we can achieve when we come together.
Our burgeoning young population has vast potential. It is every Bangladeshis duty to ensure that they too are aware of the meaning of this historic day and take that with them as they carry the country into the future.
Bangladesh’s people can work together to ensure that the country continues to grow and prosper.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
This is a Panglossian account of the state of Bangladesh today. Full of complacent platitudes and the picture it paints is surreal. Long on florid language, short on facts. I see not much sign that the loss of thousands of lives and the spilling of the blood of countless Bangladeshis have been worth it. I see only rampant corruption, waste of resources, misrule and incompetence.