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Published on October 4, 2025
In the history of Bangladesh, the era of development, progress, and self-respect began under the leadership of Bangabandhu’s daughter, Sheikh Hasina. Her 16-year-long leadership was a golden age for Bangladesh — a time when development was visible, the economy was dynamic, and the people were full of confidence. Today, in the absence of that leadership, the nation seems to have lost its direction, and the march of progress has become stagnant.
From dreams to reality — The Bangladesh of infrastructure
The Padma Bridge, built with Bangladesh’s own funding, is not just a bridge — it is a symbol of confidence. In its continuation came the Metro Rail, Elevated Expressway, Bangabandhu Tunnel, Jamuna Rail Bridge, and Dhaka–Chattogram Expressway, which revolutionized the country’s communication network. Urban development icons such as Hatirjheel, Purbachal 300 Feet Road, and the Third Terminal stand today as reflections of a modern Bangladesh.
The era of industrialization and economic self-reliance
Under Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, Bangladesh became a production- and investment-driven economy. 100 economic zones and 119 power plants were established, along with projects like Payra, Rampal, and Matarbari power plants ensuring energy security. Export earnings, foreign reserves, and per capita income multiplied several times. Mobile banking and the digital economy ushered Bangladesh’s financial sector into a new, technology-driven era.
Sheikh Hasina model for public welfare
The Sheikh Hasina government brought transformation not only in infrastructure but also in people’s lives. Allowances for the elderly, widows, persons with disabilities, freedom fighters, imams, fishermen, and abandoned women made the lives of the poor more secure. Programs like selling rice at Tk 10 per kg, VGF, DGD, OMS, and the “One House, One Farm” project earned the trust and gratitude of the people.
Investment in education and human resources
Sheikh Hasina’s government brought a revolution in education. Free textbook distribution, nationalization of over 26,000 schools, and the establishment of computer labs and multimedia classrooms created equal opportunities from primary to higher education. Women’s empowerment, education stipends, and extended maternity leave helped establish equality and humanitarian values in society.
A new era of health and technology in Bangladesh
The establishment of community clinics in every union brought healthcare to people’s doorsteps. The Sheikh Hasina Burn Institute and Bangabandhu Satellite opened new chapters in Bangladesh’s technology and medical sectors. These achievements prove that with good governance and visionary leadership, Bangladesh can achieve great things.
Diplomatic success of Bangabandhu’s daughter
Victories such as the maritime boundary settlement, the resolution of the enclave issue, and the humanitarian gesture of sheltering the Rohingyas are all results of Sheikh Hasina’s diplomatic wisdom. She positioned Bangladesh on the world stage as a developing and humanitarian nation.
Today, that momentum of development seems to have come to a halt. Economic slowdown, market instability, and unemployment have brought back a sense of uncertainty among the people. The Bangladesh that was once self-assured now seeks leadership and direction.
History shows that stagnation never sustains development. Bangabandhu’s daughter, Sheikh Hasina, was, is, and will remain the symbol of Bangladesh’s development, democracy, and freedom of thought. Under her leadership, Bangladesh will rise again — restoring the pace of prosperity and the smile on people’s faces.
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