Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today (March 25) urged the world community including the United Nations to recognise March 25 of 1971 as the International Genocide Day.
 
She said: "The Pakistan occupation forces committed killings since this day (March 25, 1971). We want the 25th March to be recognised as the International Genocide Day. So, I urge the world including the United Nations to take measure." 
 
The premier was presiding over the Awami League's parliamentary board's meeting at her official Ganabhaban residence here.

She said the Pakistani occupation forces had resorted to attacks on unarmed Bangalees on the dreadful night of March 25 in 1971 and continued the killings for nine months.
 
The PM said 30 lakh people were killed and 3 crore people became homeless as their houses were burnt to ashes at that time.
 
Sheikh Hasina said, "Of total 7 crore people, 3 crore were homeless and one crore took shelter as refugees in India. 

BDST: 1425 HRS, MAR 25, 2023
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