Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bangabandhu)

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, often referred to as Bangabandhu (meaning "Friend of Bengal"), was the founding leader of Bangladesh, emerging as a key figure in its struggle for independence from Pakistan. Born on March 17, 1920, in what is now Bangladesh, he played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of Bengalis. His historic speech on March 7, 1971, galvanized the population to demand autonomy. Following a brutal liberation war, Bangladesh gained independence in December 1971, and he became its first Prime Minister and later its President. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is revered as the nation's “Father of the Nation.”