Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
" M. A. Hannan or Abdul Hannan is cited by many as the first person to read over radio the declaration of independence of Bangladesh, written by the leader of Bangladesh (as was formerly known East Pakistan) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Chief of Awami League from the Kalurghat Betar Kendra, Chittagong on March 26, 1971." Later on 27th March Major Zia who was posted in Chittagong with his forces was brought to the clandestine radio station and made the announcement of the ‘Declaration of Independence’ on behalf of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.