1971 Liberation War
Victory Day special / Actor Sohel Rana recalls heroic days of Liberation War
Sohel Rana, the celebrated actor of the golden era and a valiant freedom fighter, recently shared his vivid memories of the 1971 Liberation War, highlighting the fear, bravery, and overwhelming joy of victory. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Rana reflected on his role as a student leader, his involvement in politics influenced by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and his experiences on the battlefield.
Vilification of a well-known scholar is a threat to us all
The lack of protest against this undemocratic move is also concerning.
Pakistani film bashed over questionable portrayal of Bangabandhu and Mukti Bahini
Recently, the trailer of "Huey Tum Ajnabi" , starring Mikaal Zulfiqar and Sadia Khan was released on social media. It is muddled with poorly executed VFX-laden scenes of war which makes even Prabhas' "Adipurush" VFX appear better.
Bangabandhu comes home, completes victory
It was the British Royal Air Force comet jet that, on January 10, 1972, carried Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to his freed motherland -- the country he had led to independence.
Capturing the war stories of medical professionals
Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
INTERVIEW / In Iffat Nawaz’s debut novel, 1971 is not an open wound
Shurjo’s Clan uses magic realism to conjure Shurjomukhi’s freedom fighter uncles, who were martyred in Sylhet’s tea gardens during the 1971 Liberation War, and her grandmother, who took her own life shortly after the 1947 Partition.
Partition 1947: The Many Migrations of Siraj-ul Huq
One man’s journey through the events of 1947 and 1971, and his experience of being a refugee and then a stateless person.
Partition 1947 / ‘Tailor-Made’ Partition: Saga of an Orchestrated Disaster
In 1947, “United India” got vivisected, in which Bengal experienced the divide along with Punjab.
“War always causes sufferings for masses worldwide”, PM tells Indian Army chief
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (July 19, 2022) denounced war, saying it always causes sufferings for the masses worldwide.
President, PM pay tributes to Liberation War heroes
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War, marking Victory Day.
War Crimes: death warrant issued against JP leader Qaisar
The International Crimes Tribunal today issued death warrant against Jatiya Party leader Syed Mohammad Kaisar for crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
HC for recognising those who received training inside the country in 1971 as freedom fighters
The High Court has directed the government to take necessary steps to recognise the people who had received training inside the country for the purpose of participating in 1971 Liberation War, as freedom fighters.
War criminal ATM Azharul seeks review of death sentence
Convicted war criminal ATM Azharul Islam today filed a petition with the Supreme Court, seeking review of its verdict that upheld his death penalty for his involvement in genocide and crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.
Liberation Leader walks free
Liberty was in the air.
Razakar list: 'Ministry should have verified it before publication'
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal says that Ministry of Liberation War Affairs did not correct the list of Razakars before publishing it even though his ministry sent a note asking it to verify the information before making the list public.
Death for Rajshahi war criminal
International Crimes Tribunal-1 has found a Rajshahi man guilty of committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971 and handed down death penalty to him.
Razakars’ list may be out on Dec 16
The government is going to publish the names of 11,000 Razakars who had been on Pakistan payroll and collaborated with the Pakistan occupation army in mass killings and carrying out atrocities against freedom fighters during the Liberation War.
Bangladesh to honour 380 Indian soldiers martyred during Liberation War
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen says Bangladesh will soon honour over 380 Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1971 Liberation War.
NSI’s ex-acting DG indicted for war crimes
The International Crime Tribunal-1 frames charges against former acting director general of National Security Intelligence (NSI) for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War.
