Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said that the extensive reform initiatives undertaken by the current interim government to build a well-governed and progressive Bangladesh are now moving towards successful completion.

He made the remark in a message issued on the occasion of the great “Victory Day”.

The chief adviser said, “16 December is our great Victory Day – an unforgettable and glorious chapter in the history of Bangladesh. On this day in 1971, following nine months of a bloody Liberation War, we achieved our long-cherished victory.”

He added, “Through immense sacrifice and the bloodshed of countless martyrs, we secured our independent national identity and our red-and-green flag.”

“I pay my deepest respect to the brave martyrs who laid down their lives during the Liberation War and throughout our long struggle for independence. Their supreme sacrifice strengthens our resolve to stand firm against injustice and oppression, guiding us along the path of freedom in every crisis and struggle,” he said.

Professor Yunus noted that the dawn of independence achieved in 1971 has, over the years, often been overshadowed by authoritarianism and misrule.

“Through the July Uprising, we have once again gained the opportunity to establish a democratic system free from discrimination, corruption, and tyranny. The extensive reform initiatives undertaken by the present interim government to build a well-governed and progressive Bangladesh are now advancing towards successful completion, with the collective participation of our citizens,” he added.

He expressed hope that these efforts would uproot authoritarianism and ensure transparency and accountability, while promoting people-centric and sustainable development across all spheres of the state.

He said, “May this Victory Day serve as a renewed call for national unity. Let it be a day on which we pledge, at any cost, to uphold our commitment to the true empowerment of the people and the democratic transformation that has begun, guided by the enduring spirit of the great Liberation War.”

The chief adviser urged, “Let us work together to build a safe, happy, and beautiful Bangladesh for the new generation, fulfilling the promise of the hard-earned independence we achieved through immense struggle. Let us move forward hand in hand – irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or community – on the path of peace and prosperity.”

On this occasion, he extended his warmest greetings to all Bangladeshis living at home and abroad.