Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: The Architect of Bangladesh's Independence

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: The Architect of Bangladesh's Independence

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often referred to as the "Father of the Nation" in Bangladesh, played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence and its subsequent development. Born on March 17, 1920, in Tungipara, he emerged as a prominent political leader during the struggle for the rights of Bengalis under Pakistani rule. Sheikh Mujib was a founding member of the Awami League in 1949, advocating for the political, economic, and cultural rights of Bengalis. His leadership was instrumental during the 1970 elections, where the Awami League won a landslide victory, highlighting the demand for autonomy. On March 7, 1971, he delivered a historic speech calling for civil disobedience and preparing for resistance against the Pakistani military, which culminated in the Bangladesh Liberation War. Following a brutal nine-month war, Bangladesh achieved independence on December 16, 1971. After independence, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the country's first Prime …