India Commemorates Ziaur Rahman's Role in Bangladesh's Liberation
On the 45th anniversary of Ziaur Rahman's death, India celebrates his pivotal role during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War. Zia's 1971 radio address inspired a nation to resist and marked the beginning of Bangladesh's independence quest. India reaffirms its enduring support for Bangladesh's progress and prosperity.
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The Indian High Commission in Dhaka commemorated Ziaur Rahman's influential contribution to the 1971 Liberation War, recognizing his efforts on the 45th anniversary of his passing. India emphasized its longstanding allegiance with Bangladesh, recalling Zia's radio address that galvanized the populous towards independence.
In his historic 1971 broadcast, Zia announced Bangladesh's independence in the name of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman amid Pakistan's Operation Searchlight. His call to arms rallied Bengalis against oppression. Post-independence, Zia established the BNP and held the presidency until his assassination in 1981. The party, later led by his widow Khaleda Zia and their son Tarique Rahman, remains influential.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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