Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2022 in the subject Politics - Topic: International relations, University of Colombo, language: English, abstract: As Bangladesh is celebrating its 50th year of independence, this paper will try to look back at the obstacles and achievements of the country. The discussion will carry on by examining the fundamental principles laid down by the founding father of Bangladesh, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, famously known as "Bangabandhu", the friend of Bengal, who became the driving force for the country's development. Next, the paper will look into the present status of Bangladesh will identify how the principles and policies laid by its ancestors help them to achieve its success.