Independence Day Celebration"

• Introduction
  
• Historical background
• Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh
• Celebration of the day
• Significance of the day
• Promises
• Conclusion

Introduction: Every year we celebrate the independence day on March 26 On this day of 1971 our independence was declared by the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Now we celebrate the day by arranging special programmes on that day like discussion meeting, sports and cultural function, writing of essay, recitation of poetry and stage a drama or dramas. Every year we celebrate this day with great honour and respect The seed of final victory on December 16, 1971 was sown by this declaration of independence.

Historical Background: Long-standing exploitation, injustice and deprivation from due political, economic and administrative rights and privileges (বিশেষ সুবিধা/অধিকার) were the root causes of discontentment and reseutment of the Bangladeshis against the ruliug west paleistani leaders Matters grew worse when in the general election of 1970, the Awami League came out victeriocus defeating the Muslim League and achieved absolute majority in the parliament. But the them authorities of west Pakistan were dilly-dallying to hand over power to the elected East Pakistan leaders. They were plotting a blue print to massacre the Bengalis. On the night of 25 December, the Pakistani forces launched an atrocities and barbarous attack on the innocent and sleeping Beugalis under the "Operation Searchlight". By killing the innocent people of Bangladesh they were trying to subdue the spirit of independence of the Bangali, their voice for justice and rights.
But the heroic sons of this soil stood against the Pak-army with valour and indomitable spirit for liberty. On March 26, 1971 Bangladesh declared independence and appealed to international community to recognise Bangladesh. In the mean time people of all walks of life joined the liberation force. After a nine-month struggle and crossing a sea of blood, we gained our Imedom on December 16, 1971. On that day the Pak-army surrendered to the Liberation army at the racecourse ground. 26 March of 1971 was the turning point in the history of Bangladesh. On this day introduction of our victory has begun. So it is a very much significant day in our history.

Declaration of Independence of Bangladesh: Independence of Bangladesh has been declared by the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman after midnight of 25th March and early hours of 26th March 1971. He declared - "This may be my last message, from today Bangladesh is independent. I call upon the people of Bangladesh wherever you might be and with whatever you have, to resist the army of occupation to the last. Your fight must go on until the last soldier of the Pakistan occupation army is expelled from the soil of Bangladesh and final victory is achieved." This declaration was telecast on next day in Kalurghat radio centre by M. A. Hannan. On 27 March Ziaur Rahman declared independence on behalf of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Celebration of the Day: Since then March 26 is being celebrated with joy. We celebrate this day with great excitement and jubliation, with colourful festivity and patriotic zeal. This day is a public holiday. Our national flag is kept flying on top of every private and public houses and offices, schools, colleges and universities. We offer wreathes to the victory monument.

Government offices and buildings are decorated and illuminated on this day Many cultural programmes and festivals are held throughout the country. People from every walk of life attent those programmes with great excitement and enthusiasm.

Significance of the Day: Our independence day is a landmark event in our national political history. The day is the perpetual source of our inspiration and energy. The day reminds us of the heroic sacrifice of our sons for the noble cause and also inspires us to sacrifice ourselves for our beloved country. The day is a clear warning for the oppressors that peoples right can never be neglected for long and that oppressors will always be defeated, because there is nothing more powerful than peoples will for freedom. It gives us the message that "Man can be destroyed but can never be defeated" The day also signifies our patriotism, our affection and love for the country.

Promises: Every year as we observe the day, we take this oath that we will protect our country forever from any danger or enemy. We also take firm oath of building a happy and prospereous Bangladesh on this day. Promises should be make actively to make our motherland corruption free. We should also promise that we will not take or give dowry and bribe. We should not oppress our women.

Conclusion: Bangladesh is our pride. Our independence day is our greatest achievement as a nation because through this independence day we have got a country, a flag an identity and an invaluable treasure of our own. However, though we have gotten political freedom, we have not yet gotten economic freedom. And so, we must take the oath on independence day that we will make our country independent in all respects. Only then our independence will be achieved in the true sense of the term.