Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A (2024)

This article applies Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak’s concept of subalternity to critically analyze Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic 7th March speech, a cornerstone of the Bangladeshi independence movement. Through Spivak’s theoretical lens, this study examines how the speech articulated the voices of the marginalized Bengali population, deconstructed hegemonic Pakistani narratives, and mobilized the subaltern for collective action. The analysis elucidates the speech’s enduring influence on national identity formation, political socialization, and contemporary socio-political movements. Practical implications include integrating this historical narrative into educational curricula to foster civic consciousness and developing policies that promote inclusivity and representation. This research contributes to subaltern studies by highlighting the speech’s role in empowering marginalized voices and shaping resilient national identity.