Tribute to a towering figure of history
We bring out a special issue today dedicated to the man who led us to freedom and made possible the birth of our country – Bangladesh – and whose birth centenary we start observing from today.
“Dedicate to the cause of the nation”
Prio Deshbashi, my colleagues in the Government of Bangladesh, before my return had declared March 17 as a public holiday on account of my birthday. At that time as you may remember I was a captive in the fascist prison. I wish to thank my colleagues and others who in token of their love for me had made this arrangement.
Don’t attack Huq Saheb
I remember one particular day when my father and I discussed politics till two o’clock in the morning. My father was very impressed with my views. The only advice he had for me was that I should desist from attacking Mr Fazlul Huq personally. This was also what my mother told me another day.
Bangabandhu’s first imprisonment
The Hindus and Muslims were somewhat wary of each other. There were a few Hindu villages surrounding Gopalganj town.
Encounter with Suhrawardy and Fazlul Huq
In 1938 a significant event of my life occurred. Mr [Fazlul] Huq was then the prime minister of Bengal and Mr Suhrawardy the
My loving mother
When I went out in the morning, I noticed that those who had been interned in old cell number 20 were looking at me through an opening in the door. Little by little, I went towards them. I asked them how they were feeling. They had sad stories to tell…
Father and son football face off
In school I was crazy about sports. However, my father tried to discourage me from playing since my heart wasn’t strong.
Father-son bond
[Bangabandhu’s confiscated letter written to his father, Sheikh Lutfar Rahman, in Tungipara, Faridpur address
