The Cost of Independence

There is a cost that is paid for every freedom we get. Though Bangladesh achieved it's independence, it was crippled, shattered and broken in every possible way. The economy, people, children, education and health everything was at a vulnerable stage. Roads, transportation system were destroyed. Mills, factories and schools were destroyed. People were still under the shock of Pakistan torture. There was hopelessness everywhere. The value of foreign currency were zero. On top of that Sheikh Mujib had the pressure of getting back the 10 million refugees who fled to India during the war. Mujib was given the title, Bangabondhu, means The Friend of Bengal. While trying hard to get everything in place Mujib was constantly faced with new challenges. In 1972 Bangladesh experienced the worst drought that ever happened in Bangladesh's history. In 1973 a cyclone hit and killed thousands of people and worsened the situation. In 1974 the Arab-Israel war effected the whole world as well as Bangladesh by recession.

In 1972, 10 January when Mujib returned from Pakistan he took some promises and fulfilled them efficiently.  Along with bringing ten million refugees from India successfully, he also gave recognition and built shelters for 300,000 women who were disrespected and raped during the war. Above everything at first he wanted to restore the education system. Through the three years he was in power he establishes around 40,000 schools. And within 10 months from the war the constitution was set. With the help of World Bank and other developed countries one by one every problem was being solved. There were rehabilitation centers built for freedom fighters, jobs were being arranged and Indian soldiers were sent back their home within 3 months after the war. Mujib's leadership was getting recognition from all over the world. As World Bank had said-
 
" The refugees have returned and been resettled. By and large, relief food distribution appears to have been effectively handled. There have been reports of corruption but more observers feel that the food has gone where it has been needed most badly. Enough food has been brought in and distributed to prevent widespread famine."

There were still some anti liberation people who became the enemy of the Independent Bangladesh thus the enemy of Mujib. Few army officials who were still related to the Pakistan side were planning how to put a stop to all the progression. After attempting small tries when it did not work they took a major step. In 1975 they killed Mujib along with his entire family.