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April 27, 1972

FULFIL DREAM OF

SHER-E-BANGLA

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman calls upon the Bangalee nation to build a socialist Shonar Bangla as dreamed by Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq. In a message to the nation on the 10th death anniversary of the great leader, who fought for the economic emancipation of Bangalee peasantry, Bangabandhu says that Sher-e-Bangla's political acumen, great personality and strength of character will always inspire the Bangalee nation.

The prime minister further says that Fazlul Huq was a true Bangalee in his words and deeds, through which he carved out a niche in the hearts of the peasants of Bengal. "In the history of Bangladesh, Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq was the pioneer among those who fought for the cause of the oppressed people in rural Bengal," he adds.

"While we observe his death anniversary for the first time in the sovereign and independent Bangladesh, we can say that he believed in our principles of democracy, secularism, socialism and nationalism. On this auspicious day let us pledge to build the Shonar Bangla on the principle of socialism," reads the message of Bangabandhu.

BANGABANDHU'S STERN WARNING TO EXPLOITERS

Bangabandhu reaffirms today that socialism must be established in the country to provide the teeming millions with food, clothing and shelter. Addressing a seminar organised by the Awami League on the 10th death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla, the prime minister makes it clear that if any obstruction is put in the way of the establishment of socialism, it will be removed. He warns those elements who are conspiring against the policy of nationalisation that if they do not desist soon from their evil-mongering, they might be put behind bars.

The prime minister wonders how some people can forget the blood which still stains the country. How can people still indulge in profiteering, bribery and corruption? He calls upon all to change their mentality.

He further says that a section of workers is forcing the administrators of nationalised industries to pay them money. The workers, he says, forget that these industries belong to seven-and-a-half crore people of the country, not only to them. Turning to those who are amassing fortunes, Bangabandhu asks them to take a lesson from the fate of the Muslim Leaguers. People will not tolerate them, he warns. "I shall remain with the people," he declares. "I have received the love and affection of the people and I don't want anything more."

SOURCES: April 28, 1972 issues of Bangladesh Observer, Dainik Bangla and Ittefaq

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Build Shonar Bangla on the principle of socialism - The Daily Star