Tajuddin’s contribution still to be recognised: speakers

Talented, dedicated and patriot Tajuddin Ahmad, the first prime minister of Bangladesh who successfully led the wartime government, did not get the due recognition of his contribution to the nation, his friends and follow freedom fighters said on Sunday.
Attending a discussion to celebrate the 91st birth anniversary of the prime minister of the Mujibnagar government, orgnaised by socio-cultural organsation Anirban 71, they also said that Tajuddin was a leader having far sight, passion for work and a sharp diplomatic sense but he lived a simple life.
Tajuddin’s college friend and physician MA Karim, Dhaka University history professor Syed Anwar Husain both said that the country was yet to give due recognition of his contribution to building this nation.
Anwar Husain said that Tajuddin was capable and meritorious leaders but he was also the tragic hero of the country’s history. ‘Bangabandhu [country’s founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman] was the creator and brain of independence movement while Tajuddin was its soul.’
‘Political liberalism is needed to provide recognition to Tajuddin. State should observe his birth anniversary and death anniversary,’ he added.
MA Karim said that the current ruling class failed to recognise Tajuddin who as a great leader always thought and worked for farmers and toiling classes.
Lawyer Amir-ul Islam, who accompanied Tajuddin during liberation war, said that a research on the works of Tajuddin was needed.
Prime minister’s political adviser HT Imam, who was cabinet secretary of the Mujibnagar government, said that Tajuddin always had positive thoughts and added, ‘He led the government successfully amid much obstacle in absence of Bangabandhu. Tajuddin handled all problems. He had a clear vision and sharp brain.’
Tajuddin’s eldest son Simin Hossain Rimi at the programme said Tajuddin was a far-sighted leader.
He talked about right direction of youths and the need for technical education in several lectures in 1974 for the development of the country, which now became the need of the hour, she said.
Tajuddin was among those who founded the Awami Muslim League in 1949 and played a leading role during the six-point movement in 1966.
After independence, he served the government as the minister of finance and planning. He resigned as a minister on October 26, 1974.
After killing of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Tajuddin along with three of his colleagues, was killed on November 3, 1975 in jail.

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