Although the word 'freedom' is popular, it is not easy to
achieve it. Bangladesh is one of the few countries in the world that has become
independent by fighting. The victory of Bengal was achieved in return for many
sacrifices. This victory has been achieved in exchange of many sacrifices, blood,
pain of losing relatives and sacrifice of women. There is a collection of
events, personal emotions and multidimensional events. Today I will describe
one of the incidents.
On the winter morning of December 13, 1971, Selina Parveen
was anointing her youngest son Sumon Zahid to take a bath. They were cooking on
the stove and the Pak Hanadar force appeared at the door. Those barbaric evils
did not even allow her to change the saree. At that moment, before going, the
mother turned her hand on her son Sumon's head and said only that, Sumon, you
eat with Mama. I will go and come back soon. But she never came back.
After the independence of the country, the body of the girl
was found in the crowd of many bodies. A part of the girl's breasts were cut,
the blood was reddened and the whole body was wet! The blindfolded corpse of
the girl was lying at the foot of the mound of earth! The girl's nose and face
have no shape, they stabbed her with a weapon! Do you know who that girl is?
That mother-journalist Selina Parveen. The mother could no longer keep her word
to her son, and did not return to little Sumon Zahid; that martyred child Sumon
Zahid waited for his mother till death. It is a matter of great regret that the
decapitated body of Sumon Zahid, the son of martyred journalist Selina Parveen
was found on 14th June 2018 near the railway line of the capital! Sumon Zahid
was a witness for the International Criminal Tribunal. What a horror!
We are forever grateful to those for whose sacrifice we got
our proud homeland. May Allah bless their soul in the hereafter.
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The Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman emphasized that healthcare and its improvement were crucial for the development of the country. He believed that without advancements in healthcare and its infrastructure, and without people having the right to good health, building the nation would not be possible. Therefore, Bangabandhu formulated a beautiful policy framework at that time, which was both modern and scientifically sound. Most importantly, her daughter the visionary statesperson Sheikh Hasina has been implementing those policies in the same manner as Bangabandhu initiated, based on his foundational principles.
After independence, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman gave us this instruction that for a state to prosper economically and stand firmly on its feet, the health of its people must be safeguarded. In line with this vision, he initiated the development of Bangladesh's healthcare system, laying down a blueprint for its advancement. This vision is enshrined in the constitution of Bangladesh, emphasizing the centrality of healthcare to the well-being of its citizens. Drawing inspiration from Bangabandhu's philosophy, our esteemed leader, Sheikh Hasina, continues to steer our nation, providing constant guidance and implementing effective measures to further enhance the country's healthcare system.
The Honourable Prime Minister has provided a strategic framework for medical research. Henceforth, we can develop a five-year action plan under the guidance of the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC). It is imperative for doctors to show interest in medical research. Integration of research methodology into medical education curriculum is underway but requires reinforcement. Adequate evaluation mechanisms should be established for physicians committed to medical research.
The lifelong goal of the Father of the Nation was to bring smiles to the faces of the distressed people of Bangladesh. He prioritized the healthcare sector to achieve this goal. In just over three years, he took several significant steps to improve the country's healthcare system. He formulated robust constitutional policies, practical action plans, and necessary infrastructure.
The word "freedom" is our most cherished and revered term. Just as every individual dreams of freedom, thirsts for it, and holds the desire for freedom in their hearts, so too does a nation achieve its ultimate transformation and embark on the path of development through the means of freedom. Just as individual freedom develops and liberates a person, igniting the stream of their free thoughts, similarly the freedom of a nation takes all its people towards progress and modernity, ensuring the success of nation so that all citizens can enjoy its benefits. Therefore, if we analyze the history of the world, we will see that without freedom, no nation could uphold self-respect, dignity, and prosper. Thus, throughout the world, in every country, we have witnessed the aspiration for freedom, wars fought for freedom, compromises made for freedom, and people of the whole world being mobilized for freedom.