paragraph : The 7th March Speech

 

7th March Speech is regarded as the historical speech in Bangladesh . This historical speech was delivered by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 7th March 1971 at Ramna Race Course maidan in Dhaka to a gathering of over 10 lakh ( 1,000,000 ) people at 2:45 pm to 3:03 pm . 

It was delivered during a period of escalating tensions between East Pakistan and the powerful political and military establishment of West Pakistan . In his speech , Sheikh Mujibur Rahman proclaimed : " The struggle this time , is a struggle for our liberty . 

The struggle this time , is a struggle for our independence . " He announced a civil disobedience movement in the province , calling for " every house to turn into a fortress " The speech inspired the Bangalees to prepare for a war of independence . 

He called upon all Bangalees of then East Pakistan to launch a significant struggle against the Pakistani occupation forces . He also indicated for taking all - out preparations for the War of Liberation . 

The Bangladesh Liberation War began 18 days later when the Pakistan Army launched Operation Searchlight against Bengali civilians , intelligentsia , students , politicians , and armed personnel . However , the speech has effectively declared the independence of Bangladesh . 

The speech of 7th March inspired the whole nation to take part in liberation war and free our country from the enemy . This speech touched the soul of every Bangladeshi and even after 1971 it has encouraged and guided us to build up our nation . 

Really , it was an eye - opening declaration for us . It's a matter of great pride for us that UNESCO has added the speech in the Memory of the World Register as a documentary heritage on 30 October 2017 and so the whole world will know about the historic speech now .