LONDON: Veteran journalist and also former press secretary to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aminul Haque Badshaw said Bangabandhu had concluded his historic March 7 speech with the slogan 'Joy Bangla'.

He is now under treatment on heart problem in London’s Prince Royal Hospital.

When A K Khandaker’s remark on his recently published book was brought the veteran journalist’s attention, he boldly said that of course I was there, Of course. Bangabandhu had concluded his historic March 7 speech with the slogan 'Joy Bangla'.

Badshaw remembered the historical moments on historic March 7 speech in the gossiping with his fellows and also said many memories about the incident to banglanews.

In his book “1971: Bhetore Baire” published recently, deputy chief of the liberation forces AK Khandaker claims that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman concluded his historic March 7, 1971 speech saying “Joy Pakistan.” The claim has triggered a fresh controversy.

To reveal the real facts, Badshaw’s comments are very important.

The banglanews correspondent visit ailing Badshaw in the hospital on Sunday noon.

He replied yes when he was questioned whether Bangabandhu concluded his speech with the slogan of ‘joy bangla’.

The press secretary of Bangabandhu also tried to say the total history of the events but failed due to his illness.

BDST: 1112 HRS, SEP 8, 2014