The ruling Awami League and its affiliated organizations are commemorating the historic March 7 with extensive events in the capital and throughout the country. In Dhaka, party leader and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with party members, paid tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Museum at 7am. The Awami League will host a discussion at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre at 3pm to honor the occasion, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the keynote speaker. Special programs highlighting the importance of the day will be broadcasted on Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, and other private TV channels. The day holds historical importance as it traces back to 1971 when Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman urged for liberation during a rally at Suhrawardy Udyan. This led to a nine-month war in East Pakistan against the Pakistani army, resulting in the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation. President Mohammad Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina both emphasized the significance of this day in separate statements. President Rahman stated, "March 7 is a memorable day in Bengali history, as we honor Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for leading the fight for an independent Bangladesh." He further mentioned that the vision of creating the 'Golden Bengal', which was a dream of Bangabandhu, has not yet been achieved. The country must combat issues such as hunger, poverty, superstitions, and the negative impacts of climate change in order to make the dream of Golden Bengal a reality. The prime minister stated that the famous speech on March 7 reflected the aspirations of the nation before the liberation war following years of oppression by West Pakistan. She also noted that the powerful speech had brought the nation together and sparked the liberation war.