After a nine-month long Liberation War in 1971, Bangladesh emerged victorious and officially declared its independence as a country on the global map. To commemorate this milestone, Bangladesh recently celebrated the golden jubilee of independence and the birth centenary of Bangabandhu with a 10-day program. Author Selina Hossain, Education Minister Dipu Moni, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam participated in a discussion at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka with the theme "Banglar Mati, Amar Mati" (Bengal's Soil, My Soil). Nepal's President Bidya Devi Bhandari joined Bangladesh's President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the festivities, where Selina emphasized Sheikh Mujib's role in establishing the secular Bengali nationalist identity. She mentioned that Bangabandhu insisted on changing the name of East Pakistan to Purbo Bangla in his speech to the assembly on Aug 25, 1955. She quoted from Bangabandhu's speech after being released from a Pakistani jail, where he declared his pride in being Bengali and his love for his nation and language. Shahriar also quoted from Bangabandhu's address on Jun 7, 1972, where he expressed his identity as a Bengali and his connection to the land of Bangla. Despite his absence, his teachings continue to guide us. Dipu Moni expressed that Bangabandhu is a timeless source of inspiration, while Bhandari noted that he has not only captured the affection of Bengalis but is also a highly respected leader in the region. She praised Bangabandhu for his skills as a speaker, organizer, and fighter, which allowed him to win the support of the people and establish a new nation. Hamid urged politicians to unite and prioritize the well-being of the country's most disadvantaged citizens, following Bangabandhu's values of independence and compassion. In celebration of the twin occasions, Hasina urged world leaders to prioritize sustainable development and cautioned that efforts to adapt will not adequately protect the most vulnerable countries unless the current trajectory of climate change is reversed. The program's second session featured a performance by an orchestra, traditional Nepalese dance, and a Jatrapala folk theatre drama titled ‘Ma, Mati O Manush’. Following the drama, 100 folk singers performed in chorus. The President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, and the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, have both traveled to Bangladesh to participate in the festivities. Additionally, the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Lotay Tshering, and the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, have been invited to attend.