War of Liberation
Memorial should be built for slain Indian soldiers: Muhith
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith speaks at a meeting commemorating the 39 years of recognition of Bangladesh at the WVA Auditorium of Dhanmondi in the city yesterday. Photo: STAR
Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said it is the duty for Bangladesh to build a monument in the country in memories of Indian soldiers who had sacrificed their lives during the War of Liberation in 1971. Paying rich tributes to the slain Indian soldiers, he said, many Indian soldiers had sacrificed their lives in the war while many are still alive with physical disabilities by the war. That was a great contribution which should be recognised, he added. Muhith told a discussion on the India-Bangladesh relationship, organised by the Ekatturer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee marking the 39th anniversary of international recognition to Bangladesh as an independent state. He also recalled the contribution of the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to the war and its people. "Shrimati Indira Gandhi had helped us in various ways during the war. She had waged publicity in favour of our war and sent diplomats to different countries to generate support from international communities," he added. State Minister for Liberation War Affairs ABM Tajul Islam said December 6 is a historic day for Bangladesh and it is an unforgettable event as the biggest democratic country on earth had recognised Bangladesh as an independent state on this day in 1971. He said Indira Gandhi had been supporting Bangladesh during the war amid life-risk, which is a rare instance in the world. Indian High Commissioner Rajeet Mitter recalled his memories during the war of Bangladesh when he was a college student. He said the Indian students had started giving support to the war from very early by holding rallies and raising funds. Mitter said support to the people of Bangladesh and the war were not given only from the Indian government but also from its people. Journalist Shahriar Kabir said the Indo-Bangla friendship is fastened in blood and it never be disconnected. He recalled Indian contribution to over one crore refugees during the war. Presiding over the discussion, Justice Ghulam Rabbani said Bangladesh and India are now working together for a hunger-free South Asia and the existing friendship needs to be stronger to reach the goal. Awami League lawmaker Mostafa Farukh Mohammad and Sector Commander Maj Gen (Retd) KM Shafiullah also spoke at the occasion.
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