April 17 is an unforgettable day in the history of Bangladesh’s independence. On April 10, 1971, the Mujibnagar Government — Bangladesh’s first government-in-exile — was formed. Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was elected President of this government, though he was imprisoned in Pakistan at the time...
M. Nazrul Islam: April 10 is one of the most significant day in the history of Bangladesh’s liberation struggle. On this day in 1971, the Mujibnagar Government was formed. The undisputed leader of the nation, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was declared the President; Syed Nazrul Islam as Vice President (Acting Pre...
On this day of April 10th 1971, the first government of Bangladesh was formed. It was formed on the basis of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's declaration of independence on March 26 and election verdict of 1970 and was sworn in on April 16, 1971.
The Chhatra Sangram Parishad read out the 'Declaration of Independence' in presence of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at a rally at Paltan Maidan in Dhaka on March 3 in 1971. It specified the establishment of an independent and sovereign state called 'Bangladesh', setting three goals. The three goals are – the practice of the Bangla lan...
News of Bangabandhu's Proclamation of Independence in international media
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