7th March speech|| Unit Four: History Lesson 1 :Three Speeches ||Textbook page 69 &70 || Class eleven and twelve || English first paper || word meaning, Line by line Bangla meaning , short questions and multiple choice questions and solutions, summary ||




7th March speech|| Unit Four: History Lesson 1 :Three Speeches ||Textbook page 69 &70 || Class eleven and twelve || English first paper || word meaning, Line by line Bangla meaning , short questions and multiple choice  questions and solutions, summary ||


My brothers.

I stand before you today with a heart overflowing with grief. You are fully aware of the events that are going on and understand their import. We have been trying to do our best to cope with the situation. And yet, unfortunately, the streets of Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur are awash with the blood of our brothers. The people of Bengal now want to be free, the people of Bengal now want to live, and the people of Bengal now want their rights.

What have we done that was wrong? After the elections, the people of Bangladesh voted as one for me, for the Awami League. We were to sit in the National Assembly, draft a constitution for ourselves there, and build our country, the people of this land would thereby get economic, political, and cultural freedom. But it is with regret that I have to report to you today that we have passed through twenty-three tragic years; Bengal's history of those years is full of stories of torture inflicted on our people, of bloodshed by them repeatedly. Twenty-three years of a history of men and women in agony!

The history of Bengal is the history of a people who have repeatedly made their highways crimson red with their blood. We shed blood in 1952; even though we were the victors in the elections of 1954, we could not form a government then. In 1958 Ayub Khan declared Martial Law to enslave us for the next ten years. In 1966 when we launched the Six Point Movement, our boys were shot dead on 7 June. When after the movement of 1969 Ayub Khan fell from power and Yahya Khan assumed the reins of the government, he declared that he would give us a constitution and restore democracy; we listened to him then. A lot has happened since then and elections have taken place.

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I have had a talk with Mr. Yahya Khan. 1 told him, "Mr. Yahya, you are the President of Pakistan; come and observe how the poor people of my country are being mowed down with bullets; come and see how our mothers are being deprived of their children; how my people are being massacred. Come, observe, and only then pass a judgement on what is going on. He has apparently said that I had agreed to attend a Round Table Conference on the 10th of March. Didn't I say a long time back: what is the point of another Round Table conference? Who will I sit with?


Should I sit with those who have shed the blood of my people? He has suddenly dissolved the Assembly without carrying out any discussions with me; after sitting in a secret meeting for five hours he gave a speech where he has put all the blame on me. He has even blamed the Bengali people!

My brothers.

The Assembly has been called into session on the 25th of March. But the blood spilled on our streets has not yet dried. About the 10th of this month, I have told them: Mujibur Rahman won't join the Round Table Conference because that would mean wading over the blood that has been shed. Although you have called the Assembly into session, you'll have to listen to my demands first. You'll have to withdraw Martial Law. You'll have to return all army personnel to their barracks. You'll have to investigate the way our people have been murdered. And you'll have to transfer power to the representatives of the people. It is only then that will we decide whether we will take our seats in the Assembly or not. 1 don't want the Prime Minister's office. We want the people of this country to have their rights.

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On the 28th employees will go and collect their salaries. If their salaries are not paid, if another bullet is fired, if my people are shot dead again, I request all of you: convert every house into a fort; confront the enemy with whatever you have. And even at the risk of your life, and even if I am not around to direct you, shut down all shops and make sure that traffic on all roads and ports are brought to a standstill. If need be, we will starve to death, but we'll go down striving for our rights.

To those in the armed forces I have this to say: you are our brothers; stay in your barracks and no one will bother you. But don't try again to aim your bullets at our chests. You can't suppress seventy million people forever. Since we have learned to sacrifice ourselves no one can suppress us anymore.

Remember: since we have already had to shed blood, we'll have to shed a lot more of it; by the Grace of God, however, we'll be able to liberate the people of this land. The struggle this time is a struggle for our emancipation the struggle this time is a struggle for freedom.

Joi Bangla!
 


Here is a table with some important words from the passage along with their Bengali meanings, synonyms, and antonyms:

Word Meaning (বাংলা) Synonym (প্রতিশব্দ) Antonym (বিপরীতশব্দ)
Grief শোক Sorrow, Sadness Joy, Happiness
Aware সচেতন Conscious, Informed Unaware, Ignorant
Import গুরুত্ব Significance, Value Insignificance, Triviality
Cope মোকাবিলা করা Manage, Handle Surrender, Fail
Unfortunately দুর্ভাগ্যবশত Regrettably, Sadly Fortunately, Luckily
Awash প্লাবিত Flooded, Filled Dry, Empty
Freedom স্বাধীনতা Liberty, Emancipation Oppression, Captivity
Rights অধিকার Privileges, Justice Suppression, Injustice
Constitution সংবিধান Charter, Law Anarchy, Disorder
Economic অর্থনৈতিক Financial, Fiscal Non-financial, Social
Political রাজনৈতিক Governmental, Diplomatic Apolitical, Unrelated
Cultural সাংস্কৃতিক Traditional, Artistic Uncultured, Primitive
Torture নির্যাতন Persecution, Suffering Comfort, Relief
Bloodshed রক্তপাত Massacre, Killing Peace, Harmony
Agony যন্ত্রণা Pain, Misery Comfort, Ease
Victors বিজয়ী Winners, Conquerors Losers, Defeated
Government সরকার Administration, Authority Anarchy, Chaos
Martial Law সামরিক আইন Military Rule Civil Rule
Enslave দাসত্ব করা Oppress, Subjugate Liberate, Free
Movement আন্দোলন Protest, Campaign Stagnation, Stillness
Declared ঘোষণা করা Announced, Proclaimed Concealed, Hidden
Assumed গ্রহণ করা Took over, Accepted Rejected, Denied
Restore পুনরুদ্ধার করা Reinstate, Revive Destroy, Abolish
Democracy গণতন্ত্র People’s rule, Republic Dictatorship, Autocracy
Observe পর্যবেক্ষণ করা Watch, Witness Ignore, Overlook
Poor দরিদ্র Needy, Impoverished Rich, Wealthy
Mowed down নির্মমভাবে হত্যা Slaughtered, Massacred Saved, Protected
Massacred গণহত্যা Slain, Butchered Rescued, Spared
Judgement রায় Decision, Verdict Indecision, Confusion
Dissolved বাতিল করা Abolished, Terminated Established, Created
Blame দোষারোপ Accusation, Allegation Praise, Exoneration
Spilled প্রবাহিত করা Shed, Poured Contained, Collected
Withdraw প্রত্যাহার করা Remove, Take back Deploy, Continue
Investigate তদন্ত করা Examine, Probe Ignore, Overlook
Murdered হত্যা করা Killed, Assassinated Saved, Rescued
Transfer স্থানান্তর করা Relocate, Shift Retain, Keep
Representatives প্রতিনিধি Delegate, Envoy Dictator, Ruler
Employees কর্মচারী Workers, Staff Employers, Managers
Salaries বেতন Wages, Pay Unpaid, Deductions
Bullet গুলি Ammunition, Shot N/A
Fort দুর্গ Stronghold, Fortress Weakness, Vulnerability
Confront মোকাবিলা করা Face, Resist Avoid, Escape
Enemy শত্রু Opponent, Rival Friend, Ally
Risk ঝুঁকি Danger, Peril Safety, Security
Starve অভুক্ত থাকা Hunger, Famine Feast, Nourishment
Striving সংগ্রাম করা Fighting, Struggling Giving up, Surrendering
Suppress দমন করা Oppress, Restrain Liberate, Encourage
Sacrifice আত্মত্যাগ Devotion, Offering Selfishness, Greed
Liberation মুক্তি Freedom, Emancipation Captivity, Oppression
Struggle সংগ্রাম Fight, Conflict Peace, Surrender
Emancipation মুক্তি Liberation, Freedom Slavery, Bondage
Victory বিজয় Triumph, Success Defeat, Failure
Nation জাতি Country, State Division, Disunity
Justice ন্যায়বিচার Fairness, Equity Injustice, Corruption
Protest প্রতিবাদ Demonstration, Dissent Acceptance, Agreement
Oppression নিপীড়ন Tyranny, Persecution Justice, Freedom
Revolution বিপ্লব Rebellion, Uprising Stability, Peace
Courage সাহস Bravery, Valor Cowardice, Fear
  1. My brothers.
    আমার ভাইয়েরা।

  2. I stand before you today with a heart overflowing with grief.
    আমি আজ আপনাদের সামনে দাঁড়িয়েছি এক শোকাভিভূত হৃদয় নিয়ে।

  3. You are fully aware of the events that are going on and understand their import.
    আপনারা সম্পূর্ণরূপে জানেন কী ঘটছে এবং তার গুরুত্ব উপলব্ধি করেন।

  4. We have been trying to do our best to cope with the situation.
    আমরা পরিস্থিতি সামাল দেওয়ার জন্য আমাদের সাধ্যমত চেষ্টা করে যাচ্ছি।

  5. And yet, unfortunately, the streets of Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur are awash with the blood of our brothers.
    তবুও, দুর্ভাগ্যবশত, ঢাকা, চট্টগ্রাম, খুলনা, রাজশাহী এবং রংপুরের রাস্তা আমাদের ভাইদের রক্তে রঞ্জিত।

  6. The people of Bengal now want to be free, the people of Bengal now want to live, and the people of Bengal now want their rights.
    বাংলার মানুষ এখন মুক্তি চায়, বাংলার মানুষ এখন বাঁচতে চায়, আর বাংলার মানুষ তাদের অধিকার চায়।

  7. What have we done that was wrong?
    আমরা কী ভুল করেছি?

  8. After the elections, the people of Bangladesh voted as one for me, for the Awami League.
    নির্বাচনের পর, বাংলাদেশের মানুষ এক হয়ে আমাকে, আওয়ামী লীগকে ভোট দিয়েছিল।

  9. We were to sit in the National Assembly, draft a constitution for ourselves there, and build our country, the people of this land would thereby get economic, political, and cultural freedom.
    আমরা জাতীয় পরিষদে বসে আমাদের জন্য একটি সংবিধান প্রণয়ন করতাম এবং আমাদের দেশ গড়তাম, ফলে এই দেশের মানুষ অর্থনৈতিক, রাজনৈতিক ও সাংস্কৃতিক স্বাধীনতা পেত।

  10. But it is with regret that I have to report to you today that we have passed through twenty-three tragic years; Bengal's history of those years is full of stories of torture inflicted on our people, of bloodshed by them repeatedly.
    কিন্তু দুঃখের সাথে আজ আপনাদের জানাতে হচ্ছে যে আমরা তেইশটি মর্মান্তিক বছর পার করেছি; এই বছরগুলোর বাংলা ইতিহাস নির্যাতনের কাহিনী ও আমাদের রক্ত ঝরানোর ঘটনার সাক্ষী।

  11. Twenty-three years of a history of men and women in agony!
    তেইশ বছরের একটি ইতিহাস, যেখানে পুরুষ ও নারীরা যন্ত্রণা ভোগ করেছে!

  12. The history of Bengal is the history of a people who have repeatedly made their highways crimson red with their blood.
    বাংলার ইতিহাস হলো সেই মানুষের ইতিহাস, যারা বারবার তাদের মহাসড়ককে নিজেদের রক্তে লাল করেছে।

  13. We shed blood in 1952; even though we were the victors in the elections of 1954, we could not form a government then.
    আমরা ১৯৫২ সালে রক্ত ঝরিয়েছি; ১৯৫৪ সালের নির্বাচনে বিজয়ী হলেও আমরা তখন সরকার গঠন করতে পারিনি।

  14. In 1958 Ayub Khan declared Martial Law to enslave us for the next ten years.
    ১৯৫৮ সালে আইয়ুব খান সামরিক আইন জারি করে আমাদের পরবর্তী দশ বছর দাসত্বে আবদ্ধ করেছিল।

  15. In 1966 when we launched the Six Point Movement, our boys were shot dead on 7 June.
    ১৯৬৬ সালে আমরা যখন ছয় দফা আন্দোলন শুরু করি, তখন ৭ জুন আমাদের ছেলেদের গুলি করে হত্যা করা হয়।

  16. When after the movement of 1969 Ayub Khan fell from power and Yahya Khan assumed the reins of the government, he declared that he would give us a constitution and restore democracy; we listened to him then.
    ১৯৬৯ সালের আন্দোলনের পর আইয়ুব খান ক্ষমতা থেকে অপসারিত হলে ইয়াহিয়া খান সরকার দখল করে ঘোষণা করল যে তিনি আমাদের সংবিধান দেবেন এবং গণতন্ত্র ফিরিয়ে আনবেন; আমরা তখন তার কথা শুনেছিলাম।

  17. A lot has happened since then and elections have taken place.
    এরপর অনেক কিছু ঘটেছে এবং নির্বাচন অনুষ্ঠিত হয়েছে।

  18. I have had a talk with Mr. Yahya Khan.
    আমি মি. ইয়াহিয়া খানের সঙ্গে আলোচনা করেছি।

  19. I told him, "Mr. Yahya, you are the President of Pakistan; come and observe how the poor people of my country are being mowed down with bullets; come and see how our mothers are being deprived of their children; how my people are being massacred."
    আমি তাকে বলেছিলাম, "মি. ইয়াহিয়া, আপনি পাকিস্তানের রাষ্ট্রপতি; আসুন দেখুন কিভাবে আমার দেশের গরিব মানুষকে গুলি করে হত্যা করা হচ্ছে; আসুন দেখুন কিভাবে আমাদের মায়েরা তাদের সন্তানদের হারাচ্ছে; কিভাবে আমার মানুষকে হত্যা করা হচ্ছে।"

  20. He has apparently said that I had agreed to attend a Round Table Conference on the 10th of March.
    তিনি নাকি বলেছেন যে আমি ১০ মার্চের গোলটেবিল বৈঠকে যোগ দিতে রাজি হয়েছি।

  21. Didn't I say a long time back: what is the point of another Round Table conference?
    আমি কি অনেক আগেই বলিনি: আরেকটি গোলটেবিল বৈঠকের কী প্রয়োজন?

  22. Who will I sit with?
    আমি কাদের সঙ্গে বসব?

  23. Should I sit with those who have shed the blood of my people?
    আমি কি তাদের সঙ্গে বসব, যারা আমার মানুষের রক্ত ঝরিয়েছে?

  24. He has suddenly dissolved the Assembly without carrying out any discussions with me; after sitting in a secret meeting for five hours he gave a speech where he has put all the blame on me.
    তিনি আমার সঙ্গে কোনো আলোচনা না করেই হঠাৎ করে জাতীয় পরিষদ বাতিল করে দিয়েছেন; পাঁচ ঘণ্টার গোপন বৈঠকের পর তিনি এমন একটি ভাষণ দিয়েছেন, যেখানে সমস্ত দোষ আমার ওপর চাপানো হয়েছে।

  25. He has even blamed the Bengali people!
    তিনি বাংলার মানুষকেও দোষারোপ করেছেন!

  26. My brothers.
    আমার ভাইয়েরা।

  27. The Assembly has been called into session on the 25th of March.
    ২৫ মার্চ জাতীয় পরিষদের অধিবেশন ডাকা হয়েছে।

  28. But the blood spilled on our streets has not yet dried.
    কিন্তু আমাদের রাস্তায় যে রক্ত ঝরেছে, তা এখনও শুকায়নি।

  29. On the 28th employees will go and collect their salaries.
    ২৮ তারিখে কর্মচারীরা তাদের বেতন তুলতে যাবে।

  30. If their salaries are not paid, if another bullet is fired, if my people are shot dead again, I request all of you: convert every house into a fort.
    যদি তাদের বেতন না দেওয়া হয়, যদি আরেকটি গুলি ছোড়া হয়, যদি আমার মানুষকে আবার হত্যা করা হয়, আমি আপনাদের সবাইকে আহ্বান জানাই: প্রতিটি ঘরকে দুর্গে পরিণত করুন।

  31. Remember: since we have already had to shed blood, we'll have to shed a lot more of it; by the Grace of God, however, we'll be able to liberate the people of this land.
    মনে রাখবেন: আমরা ইতোমধ্যে রক্ত ঝরিয়েছি, আমাদের আরও অনেক রক্ত ঝরাতে হতে পারে; তবে সৃষ্টিকর্তার কৃপায় আমরা এই দেশের মানুষকে মুক্ত করতে পারব।

  32. The struggle this time is a struggle for our emancipation the struggle this time is a struggle for freedom.
    এই সংগ্রাম আমাদের মুক্তির সংগ্রাম, এই সংগ্রাম আমাদের স্বাধীনতার সংগ্রাম।

  33. Joi Bangla!
    জয় বাংলা!


Here are Some  multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the speech, along with their answers:

  1. Who is the speaker addressing in the speech?
    a) The military
    b) The people of Bangladesh
    c) The government officials
    d) The international community
    Answer: b) The people of Bangladesh

  2. What emotion does the speaker express in the opening lines of the speech?
    a) Anger
    b) Joy
    c) Grief
    d) Hope
    Answer: c) Grief

  3. Which cities does the speaker mention as being awash with blood?
    a) Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Rangpur
    b) Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Barisal, and Rajshahi
    c) Dhaka, Khulna, Rangpur, Sylhet, and Cox’s Bazar
    d) Dhaka, Rajshahi, Barisal, Khulna, and Sylhet
    Answer: a) Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Rangpur

  4. What does the speaker say the people of Bengal want?
    a) More political leaders
    b) Freedom and their rights
    c) More military protection
    d) Economic growth
    Answer: b) Freedom and their rights

  5. Who does the speaker blame for the bloodshed in the streets?
    a) The people of Bengal
    b) The Awami League
    c) The Pakistani military and government
    d) International powers
    Answer: c) The Pakistani military and government

  6. What was the people’s vote in the elections?
    a) They voted for the Awami League
    b) They voted for the military
    c) They voted for independence
    d) They voted for the Pakistani government
    Answer: a) They voted for the Awami League

  7. What does the speaker regret about the elections?
    a) The elections were manipulated
    b) The elections were not fair
    c) They were not able to form a government after the 1954 elections
    d) The elections were postponed
    Answer: c) They were not able to form a government after the 1954 elections

  8. Which year did Ayub Khan declare Martial Law?
    a) 1952
    b) 1954
    c) 1958
    d) 1966
    Answer: c) 1958

  9. What was the Six Point Movement?
    a) A movement to end Martial Law
    b) A movement for economic reforms
    c) A movement for political autonomy for Bengal
    d) A movement for a new constitution
    Answer: c) A movement for political autonomy for Bengal

  10. What does the speaker say about the people of Bengal's history?
    a) It is peaceful
    b) It is full of bloodshed and struggle for freedom
    c) It is based on prosperity
    d) It is based on political unity
    Answer: b) It is full of bloodshed and struggle for freedom

  11. What event does the speaker refer to in 1966?
    a) The launch of the Six Point Movement
    b) The creation of Bangladesh
    c) The fall of Ayub Khan
    d) The assassination of political leaders
    Answer: a) The launch of the Six Point Movement

  12. What happened on June 7, 1966?
    a) A major political victory for the Awami League
    b) Deaths of several protesters during the Six Point Movement
    c) The formation of the Bangladesh government
    d) A peace agreement between India and Pakistan
    Answer: b) Deaths of several protesters during the Six Point Movement

  13. Who took power after Ayub Khan?
    a) Yahya Khan
    b) Mujibur Rahman
    c) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
    d) General Pervez Musharraf
    Answer: a) Yahya Khan

  14. What does the speaker accuse Yahya Khan of?
    a) Bringing peace to Bangladesh
    b) Disbanding the Assembly without discussion
    c) Supporting the independence movement
    d) Helping the people of Bengal
    Answer: b) Disbanding the Assembly without discussion

  15. What was the speaker’s demand regarding Martial Law?
    a) To increase it
    b) To withdraw it
    c) To enforce it in all regions
    d) To make it a permanent law
    Answer: b) To withdraw it

  16. What did the speaker demand in terms of army personnel?
    a) To recruit more soldiers
    b) To send all army personnel back to their barracks
    c) To deploy more troops in Bengal
    d) To form a special task force
    Answer: b) To send all army personnel back to their barracks

  17. What does the speaker say about the people's right to sit in the Assembly?
    a) They will sit once their demands are met
    b) They will never sit in the Assembly
    c) They will sit without conditions
    d) They will sit only if the government agrees to peace
    Answer: a) They will sit once their demands are met

  18. What does the speaker request regarding the shops?
    a) They should remain open for trade
    b) They should shut down to protest
    c) They should stay closed for a few days only
    d) They should operate normally
    Answer: b) They should shut down to protest

  19. What should be brought to a standstill according to the speaker?
    a) Shops only
    b) Government offices
    c) Traffic on all roads and ports
    d) Schools and colleges
    Answer: c) Traffic on all roads and ports

  20. What does the speaker say will happen if their demands are not met?
    a) They will surrender to the government
    b) The people will starve and fight for their rights
    c) The military will take over
    d) The economy will collapse
    Answer: b) The people will starve and fight for their rights

  21. Who does the speaker address in his message about the armed forces?
    a) The people
    b) The leaders of the armed forces
    c) The military generals
    d) The soldiers in the army
    Answer: d) The soldiers in the army

  22. What does the speaker say about the armed forces?
    a) They should fight against the people
    b) They should remain in their barracks
    c) They should aim their weapons at the people
    d) They should help the government
    Answer: b) They should remain in their barracks

  23. What is the speaker’s warning to the armed forces?
    a) They cannot suppress the people of Bengal forever
    b) They should obey the government orders
    c) They should stop targeting civilians
    d) They should focus on the enemy forces
    Answer: a) They cannot suppress the people of Bengal forever

  24. What does the speaker say about sacrificing for the cause?
    a) The people are unwilling to sacrifice
    b) They have already sacrificed and will continue to do so
    c) Only the government should sacrifice
    d) The sacrifice is unnecessary
    Answer: b) They have already sacrificed and will continue to do so

  25. What is the primary struggle mentioned by the speaker?
    a) A struggle for food and water
    b) A struggle for political power
    c) A struggle for freedom and emancipation
    d) A struggle for economic prosperity
    Answer: c) A struggle for freedom and emancipation

  26. What does the speaker say about the people of Bengal’s resolve?
    a) They are easily suppressed
    b) They are willing to sacrifice everything for freedom
    c) They have given up on the fight
    d) They are not united in their struggle
    Answer: b) They are willing to sacrifice everything for freedom

  27. What does the speaker say about the bloodshed in Bengal’s history?
    a) It has been a peaceful history
    b) The history is filled with stories of sacrifice and struggle
    c) It has only been marked by political stability
    d) It is a history of constant military rule
    Answer: b) The history is filled with stories of sacrifice and struggle

  28. Which term does the speaker use to call for the liberation of Bengal?
    a) "Joi Bangla"
    b) "Victory to Bengal"
    c) "Freedom Now"
    d) "Long Live the People"
    Answer: a) "Joi Bangla"

  29. What was the context for the speaker’s conversation with Yahya Khan?
    a) A diplomatic negotiation
    b) A discussion about the Round Table Conference
    c) A peace agreement between India and Pakistan
    d) A request for military assistance
    Answer: b) A discussion about the Round Table Conference

  30. What does the speaker demand in terms of investigating the killings?
    a) To reward the military officers
    b) To investigate the murder of the people
    c) To punish the political leaders
    d) To arrest all civilians involved in protests
    Answer: b) To investigate the murder of the people

  31. What does the speaker say about his personal ambitions?
    a) He wants to become the Prime Minister
    b) He does not want the Prime Minister’s office
    c) He wants to become the President
    d) He wants to become a military leader
    Answer: b) He does not want the Prime Minister’s office

  32. What does the speaker say the people of Bengal have learned?
    a) To live under military rule
    b) To resist oppression through peaceful means
    c) To sacrifice themselves for the greater good
    d) To rely on international aid for freedom
    Answer: c) To sacrifice themselves for the greater good

  33. How does the speaker describe the people of Bengal?
    a) Weak and frightened
    b) Oppressed but hopeful
    c) Willing to fight for their rights
    d) Content with the current situation
    Answer: c) Willing to fight for their rights

  34. What event does the speaker refer to as a turning point in the struggle for freedom?
    a) The victory of the Six Point Movement
    b) The sacrifice of many in the 1952 movement
    c) The assassination of political leaders
    d) The declaration of Martial Law in 1958
    Answer: b) The sacrifice of many in the 1952 movement

  35. What does the speaker mean by “Joi Bangla”?
    a) A call for war
    b) A slogan for freedom and unity
    c) A greeting for foreign dignitaries
    d) A slogan for economic progress
    Answer: b) A slogan for freedom and unity

  36. What does the speaker express about the future of the struggle?
    a) He believes it will end in defeat
    b) He believes it will lead to the liberation of the people
    c) He believes it will be resolved through peace talks
    d) He is unsure about the outcome
    Answer: b) He believes it will lead to the liberation of the people

  37. What does the speaker urge the people to do in case of further bloodshed?
    a) To flee the country
    b) To seek help from international forces
    c) To continue fighting and protesting
    d) To surrender to the military
    Answer: c) To continue fighting and protesting

  38. What is the speaker’s view on the Round Table Conference?
    a) He is fully supportive of it
    b) He opposes it because of the bloodshed
    c) He believes it is a peaceful solution
    d) He is indifferent to it
    Answer: b) He opposes it because of the bloodshed

  39. What does the speaker mean by "the struggle this time is a struggle for freedom"?
    a) It is a struggle for independence from India
    b) It is a struggle against the Pakistani military
    c) It is a struggle for economic prosperity
    d) It is a struggle for social justice
    Answer: b) It is a struggle against the Pakistani military

  40. What is the main message the speaker conveys in the speech?
    a) Unity under the Pakistani government
    b) A call for violence and rebellion
    c) The need for political and civil rights for Bengal
    d) The need for external military intervention
    Answer: c) The need for political and civil rights for Bengal


Here are some short questions based on the speech along with their answers:

  1. What is the speaker’s emotional state during the speech?
    The speaker is filled with grief as he addresses his people, deeply saddened by the bloodshed in Bengal. He mourns for the losses and expresses the suffering of the people.

  2. What does the speaker say about the people of Bengal?
    The speaker emphasizes that the people of Bengal want freedom, life, and their rights. They are determined to achieve their rightful place and dignity.

  3. What does the speaker recall about the history of Bengal?
    The speaker reflects on Bengal’s painful history of oppression and bloodshed, citing incidents from 1952, 1954, 1958, 1966, and 1969. These events highlight the repeated struggles of the people of Bengal.

  4. What was the purpose of the Six Point Movement in 1966?
    The Six Point Movement aimed to secure more autonomy for East Pakistan (Bengal). It was met with violence, leading to the deaths of many young men.

  5. What happened after Ayub Khan’s departure from power?
    After Ayub Khan's fall, Yahya Khan assumed power, promising a new constitution and the restoration of democracy. However, the people's hopes were met with disappointment and further suppression.

  6. What did the speaker tell Yahya Khan during their conversation?
    The speaker asked Yahya Khan to come and witness the atrocities against the people of Bengal. He wanted Yahya to understand the brutal treatment before making any judgments.

  7. Why did the speaker refuse to attend the Round Table Conference?
    The speaker refused to attend the Round Table Conference, stating that it would mean stepping over the bloodshed of his people. He believed the situation was too dire for such talks to be meaningful.

  8. What demands did the speaker make before agreeing to join the Assembly?
    The speaker demanded the withdrawal of Martial Law, the return of army personnel to their barracks, an investigation into the murders, and the transfer of power to the people’s representatives.

  9. What does the speaker say about the Prime Minister's office?
    The speaker clarifies that he does not want the Prime Minister’s office. His focus is solely on securing the rights and freedom of the people.

  10. What did the speaker suggest people do if the salaries are not paid?
    The speaker urged people to turn their homes into forts and confront the enemy if the government failed to pay salaries or if more violence was inflicted upon them.

  11. What did the speaker call for in terms of resistance?
    The speaker called for a complete shutdown of shops and traffic, urging everyone to stand firm in the face of the enemy, even at the risk of death.

  12. What message did the speaker give to the armed forces?
    The speaker appealed to the armed forces, asking them to stay in their barracks. He warned them not to target the people with bullets, as the people would no longer be suppressed.

  13. What does the speaker say about the people’s determination?
    The speaker declares that the people of Bengal cannot be suppressed anymore. They have learned to sacrifice for their rights, and their struggle for freedom will continue.

  14. What is the speaker’s message regarding the future of Bengal?
    The speaker emphasizes that the struggle for freedom is not over. The people of Bengal will continue to fight until they achieve emancipation and liberation.

  15. How does the speaker conclude his speech?
    The speaker concludes with a rallying cry, "Joi Bangla!" which means "Victory to Bengal." This signifies his commitment to the cause and his call for unity in the fight for freedom.



Summary of the passage 

This passionate speech expresses deep grief over the continuous violence against the Bengali people and recalls past sufferings—from the 1952 protests to military oppression under Ayub Khan and Yahya Khan. The speaker condemns political leaders for abandoning Bengali rights, accusing them of neglect and betrayal. He demands an end to martial law, proper accountability for the bloodshed, and the restoration of power to the people. The speech calls for unwavering resistance, even at the cost of sacrifice, symbolizing the spirit of Bengali nationalism and the relentless struggle for freedom and justice. Its inner significance lies in uniting the people with hope, pride, and the determination to win independence.






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