WASHINGTON, 19 March, 2021 (TON): To congratulate Bangladesh on its golden jubilee independence and to appreciate the country for sheltering Rohingya refugees, the U.S. Congress has introduced a resolution titled, “Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence.”

The resolution was introduced on 16 March in the U.S. House of Representatives.

It expressed support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Bangladesh are committed.

Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York) submitted the resolution in the first session of the 117th Congress.

Three democratic representatives Rashida Tlaib (Michigan), Jimmy Gomez (California), and Chair of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Gregory W Meeks (New York) co-sponsored the resolution.

The resolution however, mentioned Mujibur Rahman’s declaration of Bangladesh’s independence from West Pakistan on Mar 26, 1971, and highlighted the millions of displaced people and their deaths, whereas the Pakistani army surrendered to Indian and Bangladeshi allied forces following a nine-month war.

Also, it recognized the struggle for independence and democracy made by the freedom fighters.