Wednesday, 3 July 2024

Tofail Ahmed

Politician
Fri, 15 Dec 23

Awami League Leader, Member of Parliament and President, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce Ministry, Jatiya Sangsad.

Journey of Awami League: A chronicle of s truggle for freedom

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sun, 23 Jun 24

Journey of Awami League: A chronicle of s truggle for freedom

On the 75th founding anniversary of Awami League, the leading party guiding the Liberation War, we respectfully remember the founding members of the party, including Mojlum Jananeta Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhasani, icon of democracy Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Shamsul Huq and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Awami League was founded on June 23, 1949, with specific goals and objectives. The founders of Awami League chose the date (June 23) for debut because on this day in 1757, Siraj Ud Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bangla, Bihar, and Orissa lost his battle against the British East India Company.

Historic June 7 marks inception of spirit of independence

Politics and Bureaucracy

Fri, 7 Jun 24

Historic June 7 marks inception of spirit of independence

Every year on June 7, we observe 'Six-Point Day' with due respect. The Six Points and June 7 are intricately linked in the history of the national liberation struggle. The significance of the Six Points and June 7 in our national life is immense. On June 7, 1966, under the leadership of the Awami League, the people of Bengal observed a comprehensive strike against the Pakistani rulers, demanding the release of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and all other political prisoners. This day is marked by the blood of many martyrs, including Manu Miah and Mujibullah, staining the historic Six Points. Later, at the beginning of the mass movement in 1969, the Six Points evolved into the Eleven Points, leading to the historic 1970 election, and ultimately, through the sacrifice of a sea of blood, we achieved the single point of independence in 1971.

The significance of Mujibnagar Day

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 17 Apr 24

The significance of Mujibnagar Day

The day, April 17, bears a great significance on our national life. The first expatriate government of Bangladesh was formed on April 10, 1971 and the independent Bangladesh government took oath at Mujibnagar in Meherpur and declared Bangladesh as an independent state on April 17. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was appointed as the president of this government. But he was imprisoned in Pakistan at that time. In his absence, Vice-President Syed Nazrul Islam acted as the interim president while Tajuddin Ahmad took charges as the prime minister.

Terrifying memories of March 25

Politics and Bureaucracy

Sun, 24 Mar 24

Terrifying memories of March 25

March 25, 1971. It was a Thursday. It is remembered that on March 22, Colonel M. G. Osmani (the then Chief of Staff of the Mukti Bahini) held a meeting with former Bengali soldiers at Bangabhaban. During this meeting, Colonel Osmani asked Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, "Do you think that tomorrow will be a crucial day?" Bangabandhu replied, "No, I think it will be the twenty-fifth." Then Osmani asked him sharply, "Tomorrow is March 23, Pakistan Day. Will they not want to do anything on that occasion?" Bangabandhu replied, "They can do anything at any moment. There is no need for a specific day. What a precise calculation Bangabandhu made! He calculated and said that the Pakistanis would crack down on March 25.

Even world leaders regarded Bangabandhu as one of their own people

Special issue: Bangabandhu- A man of the people

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Sat, 16 Mar 24

Even world leaders regarded Bangabandhu as one of their own people

Throughout his life, Bangabandhu pursued one goal, and that was to sacrifice himself for the liberation of Bengalis. Step by step, he led every struggle: the Language Movement of 1948 to 1952; the abolishment of the zamindari system from 1950 to 1954; the constitutional self-rule from 1954 to 1956; against communalism in 1964; the Six Point Movement for national autonomy in 1966; emerging from the abyss of death during the mass uprising of 1969, demanding universal suffrage and the implementation of the principle of majority rule; participating in the historic elections of 1970, achieving a landslide victory, and ultimately declaring the call for independence in 1971, leading to the establishment of independent and sovereign People's Republic of Bangladesh through the glorious Liberation War.

In my memory, the Mass Uprising of 1969

Politics and Bureaucracy

Wed, 24 Jan 24

In my memory, the Mass Uprising of 1969

January 24, 1969 is a historic day in the history of our national liberation war. The days of the 1969 mass uprising are the most significant period of my life. In this chapter, under the iron rule of Ayub, the student community of Bengal shook the foundations and created history with the mass uprising on January 24, 1969. Every year, when the month of January returns, the fiery days of the 1969 mass uprising in the national life come alive on the pages of memory. The details of those golden days of life echo in every moment. Many times, I ponder how this became possible!