Anti-imperialism solidarity day

# * 1 January is observed as Anti-imperialism solidarity day in Bangladesh by BSU, CPB and many other progressive organizations.Bangladesh emerged as an independent country with so many hopes and dreams in 1971 after a bloody war with Pakistan army. Students were a vital force in struggle and war of liberation— mainly they were the people who dreamed of building a free, equitable, secular society and they had sacrificed a lot for chanting the slogans for a free country and world in highly polarized world in that time. At the end of 1972 students made mobilizations against the inhuman attack of USA on Vietnam like it was being done by the students all over the world. 1 January was decided to be observed as Vietnam Solidarity day. After a students’ gathering at Bat-tala students were moving in rally to give a memorandum to the American Embassy. On the way the peaceful rally was brutally handled by police and other law-enforcing agencies. There were heavy sudden firings on the rally. Two died on the spot and many students were seriously injured.Bangladesh Students Union BSU activists Matiul Islam and Mirza Kaderul Islam sacrificed their life on the movement against imperialism. The incident sparked freedom-loving minds of the students. Another movement was made against this brutality. On pressure government sought apology and accepted demands of the students later in which recognizing Revolutionary Government of Vietnam was included as a point of demands. And for this movement and martyrdom Bangladesh became the first non-communist country to recognize Revolutionary Government of South Vietnam and National Liberation Front. BSU feels proud to be a part of the movement and observe the day as anti-imperialism solidarity day, and also announces their salute towards all who are today fighting against imperialism and all such dominations for a free, equitable, peaceful and green Planet.