Bangabandhu was imprisoned for waging language movement: PM

The Father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was frequently imprisoned for waging the language movement campaign.

However, efforts were made to minimize his significance in that momentous event, according to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday.

"Many learned persons asked 'what was his Bangabandhu's contribution to the language movement?'

"He was in jail . . . if so, why was he in jail (at that time)? He was in jail for going to wage the language movement," she said.

The premier said, no one was willing to acknowledge Bangabandhu's significant role for the language movement.

She came up with these remarks while addressing the Ekushey Padak-2023 distribution ceremony at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Monday as the chief guest. 

As many as 19 eminent personalities and two organizations were given the padak (award) in recognition of their contributions to various fields.