To mark the 52nd anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, the United States Congress introduced a resolution on 29 March – which states that Bangladesh has successfully maintained a liberal Muslim society and curbed extremism in the country, and that its People have sought to maintain support for democracy and governance. of law rather than descend into authoritarian rule.
Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina introduced the resolution in Congress as co-chair of the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus.
The resolution also lauded Bangladesh and its remarkable socio-economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Joe Wilson Sr. (born July 31, 1947) has been serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina’s 2nd congressional district since 2001.
He previously served as the South Carolina State Senator from the 23rd District from 1985 to 2001.
Keeping the motion, Congressman Wilson reminded that 51 years ago on April 4, 1972, America had recognized the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan.
The resolution states that during the nine-month-long Bangladesh Liberation War, members of the Pakistan Armed Forces and pro-Pakistan militias killed hundreds of thousands of people and wounded many more.