Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the children to know the real history of victory in the Liberation War and the long struggle for the country's independence alongside grooming themselves as "good citizens" following the ideals of Bangabandhu.
The prime minister made the call while addressing a children's rally marking the 97th birthday of Father of the Nation and National Children's Day today on Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex on Thursday morning.
"After the tragic assassination of Bangabandhu in 1975, the spirit of the War of Liberation was foiled and the people of the country were deprived of knowing the true history of independence for 21 years and that there was something for which they could feel proud," she said.
The premier said but days have changed today.
"The children of the country now know and see the true history of the Liberation War as we after coming to power again are projecting it before them," she added.
She said: "We want that the children would develop themselves with such a mindset that they would know that we are a victorious nation and Bangabandhu gave us the flag of that victory."
The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and Gopalganj district administration jointly organised the rally joined by schoolchildren of different educational institutions of Tungipara, the birthplace of Bangabandhu.
Sheikh Hasina also advised the children to follow the guidelines of their teachers, parents and guardians as well as maintain discipline in all spheres of life to make their future meaningful.
Mentioning the education as the most "valuable asset" in life, the Prime Minister said none could ever snatch this wealth.
