Bangladesh
Shaheed Asad Day Shaheed Asad Day today
Dhaka, Jan 20: Today (January 20) is Shaheed Asad Day. It is a significant day in the history of Bangladesh's freedom struggle.
On this day in 1969, the police of that time opened fire on the procession of students on the street in front of Dhaka Medical College. On that day, Dhaka University Masters student Mohammad Asaduzzaman was shot dead and many others were injured. This self-sacrifice of Shahid Asad adds a new dimension to the ongoing movement. People of all classes and professions who are vocal in demanding the independence of Bengalis came down to the streets, ignoring the jail and oppression. Gradually the movement became more and more intense, which later turned into a mass uprising.
President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave separate messages on the occasion of the day.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that Shaheed Asad, who sacrificed his life in the 1969 uprising, will be remembered among the democracy-loving and freedom-loving people of this country. His sacrifice will always inspire our movement for our rights.
She said, "We remember with respect the contribution of those who sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle of this country. I think the martyr's sacrifice will never go in vain."
The Prime Minister said, "Today (January 20) is Martyr Asad Day. This day is a significant day in the history of freedom struggle of Bangladesh. On this day in 1969, the police opened fire on a procession in front of Dhaka Medical College. Mohammad Asaduzzaman, a master's student of Dhaka University, was shot dead by the police. Thus many more lives were lost and injured."
She said, "When the people of Bengal were disoriented by the discriminatory treatment, torture and repression of the Pakistani rulers, the historical six-points of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman emerged as the direction for the liberation of Bengalis. Bengali's demand for life became six-point."
