Six-Point Movement (1966)
A charter for federal autonomy, fiscal fairness, and democratic rights that defined Bengali political demands before independence.
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Father of the Nation · 1920–1975
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান
17 March 1920 15 August 1975 · Tungipara, Gopalganj
From the language movement to the Liberation War and the framing of a republic Bangabandhu gave Bengalis a political language for dignity, autonomy, and nationhood.
Historical context
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman entered public life as a student organiser in the 1940s, shaped by the struggle for Bengali language rights and provincial autonomy within Pakistan.
As general secretary and later leader of the Awami League, he turned mass politics into a disciplined electoral force culminating in the 1970 landslide that Pakistan's establishment refused to honour.
The 7 March 1971 address at the Race Course mobilised the nation; after his arrest, the provisional government carried the war forward until independence in December 1971.
Returning in January 1972, he led reconstruction, the first constitution, and non-aligned foreign policy before his assassination on 15 August 1975.
“This time the struggle is for our freedom. This time the struggle is for our independence.”
Achievements & legacy
Declaration of independence (1971)
His 26 March proclamation and wartime leadership through party and provisional structures anchored the nine-month Liberation War.
First constitution & republic (1972)
Oversaw parliamentary democracy, secular principles in the founding document, and rebuilding of state institutions after genocide and war.
Global recognition as Bangabandhu
Honoured as the friend of Bengal his title reflects the bond between leader and people that diaspora chapters continue to commemorate.
Books & writings
Cover images are placeholders replace files in public/assets/books/ with official edition artwork when available.
2012
The Unfinished Memoirs
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Autobiographical narrative from childhood through the Pakistan years indispensable for understanding his outlook, family life, and political formation.
2017
Karagarer Rojnamcha (Prison Diaries)
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Diaries from imprisonment (1966–68) revealing resilience, humour, and strategic patience during the peak of the autonomy struggle.
2018
Secret Documents of the Intelligence Branch on Sheikh Mujib
Compiled volumes (historical archive)
Declassified surveillance files that document how the state tracked Bangabandhu valuable for researchers and students of liberation history.
Timeline
- 1949
Co-founds the East Pakistan Awami Muslim League.
- 1952
Imprisoned during the Language Movement; emerges as a mass leader.
- 1966
Announces the Six-Point Movement.
- 1970
Wins Pakistan's general elections with a landslide.
- 1971
7 March speech; independence declared; Liberation War.
- 1972
Returns; first constitution of Bangladesh adopted.