Answer the following questions :
- People of Bangladesh now want to be freE-”-Explain the line in context of the passagE-
- How can a country get economic, political and cultural freedom?
- Why is 1966 important for us?
- Do you know the period mentioned as the ‘twenty-three tragic years’? Why was the period termed as tragic? Explain in your own words.
b) As per the passage, a country can get economic, political and cultural freedom by including all its states in the national assembly, drafting a constitution considering everyone, and building the country accordingly..
c) 1966 is important for us because in this year, the epoch-making six-point movement was launched, eventually leading to a political massacre with the martyrdom of many students and participants.
d) The 'twenty-three tragic years' as mentioned refers to the timeline starting after the birth of Pakistan to the liberation war period of Bangladesh (1948-1971). The period is termed as tragic because of the unwavering struggle of our people for equal rights which eventually led to the pledge for liberation/emancipation, marked by oppression and bloodshed.