Bangladesh marks glorious 50 years of its independence and victory. The victory was earned on 16 December, 1971 through a bloody war against Pakistani forces.
The golden jubilee of the independent existence of Bangladesh is the biggest milestone for the nation to celebrate. The country and its people have repeatedly overcome hurdles after hurdles to become a South Asian Power House and Model of Development.
Today, the country’s economic performanceand overall success story is often defined as the “Bangladesh Surprise.” The United Nations’ announcement of graduating Bangladesh to a “developing country” from a “least-developed country” has added a time-befitting dimension to the milestone celebration.
Bangladesh’s journey in the post-independence period was tough. The task of rehabilitation and reconstruction after independence was overwhelming. The rebuilding process took-off under the stewardship of its founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Bangladesh’s development journey was derailed because of turmoil in the form of assassinations, coups, counter-coups and military rule.
Since 2009, the country witnessed an economic turnaround guided by prudent macro-economic and fiscal management. The growth has been inclusive accompanying major socio-economic and human indices. Fifty years into the journey, Bangladesh now is considered as a role-model for other developing countries under the dynamic leadership of Sheikh Hasia, daughter of Bangabandhu and Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, with its endless potential for independence and victory, has created its own path through the development and prosperity, which has been a source of inspiration to the world and has established Bangladesh and Bengalis in the Himalayan-iconic heights of dignity.