The month of independence begins Wednesday giving a heartbreaking reminder of the genocide that the Pakistani occupation forces carried out in the country from March to mid-December in 1971.
Five decades ago, the nation engaged in the war of independence in March under the leadership of Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The month of March is very significant in the country's history as Bangabandhu declared the country's independence in the early hours of March 26 in 1971, BSS reported.
The month also made the nation proud for the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu, which has been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as part of the world's documentary heritage.
March is depicted in the country's history as a month of grief, inspiration, and dedication to the freedom of the country and the people.
The struggle for independence started escalating from the beginning of March in 1971 when the then Pakistani dictator postponed the scheduled March 3 session of the National Assembly as part of their conspiracy against the peaceful and legitimate movement of Bangalee.
The first version of Bangladesh's national flag was hoisted on Dhaka University campus premises for the first time on March 2 by the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu).
At the instruction of Bangabandhu, the brave nation successfully fought the nine-month war and liberated Bangladesh on December 16.
