Speaker of National Parliament, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram, has said the East Bengal Regiment is a glorious name in history of Bangladesh Liberation War. The East Bengal Regiment was formed in 1948.
For its contributions in the 1965 Pak-India War and Liberation War, the regiment received highest number of heroic bravery awards. The East Bengal Regiment initiated first armed resistance war against Pakistani hegemony.
He said if the East Bengal Regiment had not launched resistance against Pakistan, this country would still remain Pakistan today.
He made these remarks as chief guest while addressing an event titled “Reunion of Retired Members of Senior Tigers-2026,” organised by 1 East Bengal Regiment, Senior Tigers, at SKS Tower, Dhaka on Saturday.
Speaker Hafiz Uddin said Liberation War was a true people’s war, a war of the nation. Those who have not seen the war of ’71 have not seen glorious history of the nation.
People of this country, irrespective of class and profession, participated in the Liberation War.
He added that the life of soldiers of the East Bengal Regiment was thrilling, as they were caught every moment between jubilation of victory in war and verge of death.
The Speaker said the 1st East Bengal Regiment declared the first rebellion against Pak-invader forces, and Ziaur Rahman proclaimed the declaration of independence.
He added that the East Bengal Regiment led the war to sustain existence of Bengali nation.
During the event, the Speaker reminisced about the past days of his life with the 1st East Bengal Regiment and became emotional.
He highlighted history of involving himself in the nation’s saga of glory by participating in the front-line battle of the Great Liberation War with immense courage and patience.
Subsequently, a documentary on the history of the East Bengal Regiment and its important glorious chapter in the Liberation War was screened.
At this time, a crest was presented to the Speaker on behalf of Senior Tigers.
Retired army personnel and army officers of East Bengal arriving from various parts of the country, distinguished guests, and media personnel attended the event.
