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The history and ethos of our independence and
those of India, USA, South Africa and other countries
of
the
globe
independence
are
of
completely
India,
different.
Pakistan,
South
The
Africa,
Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Burma, Singapore, Malaysia and
many other countries were achieved largely through
negotiations. The independence of Bangladesh and that
of
United
State
of
America
(USA)
were
achieved
through war. So, the constitution of each country has
to be interpreted in the light of her own historical
background
and
commitment
of
that
struggle
and
sacrifices. This attitude towards interpretation is
not
optional
rather
mandatory,
because
our
constitution emerged with a pledge, with a sacred
promise made to the martyrs who laid down their lives
for a “purpose”. While interpreting the constitution
of Bangladesh, first and foremost, this purpose must
be kept in mind and it must also guide the reasons
and rationale of the court in giving meaning to any
provision of the constitution.
The meaning of ‘we the people’ mentioned in the
beginning
of
the
preamble
of
the
constitution
of