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.
Rajshahi Jamaat man gets death for war crimes
A Jamaat man of Rajshahi is sentenced to death for committing crimes during the Liberation War in 1971.
War crimes: Verdict on Rajshahi Jamaat man tomorrow
The International Crimes Tribunal is to deliver verdict tomorrow in a case filed against a Jamaat activist of Rajshahi for allegedly committing crimes during the Liberation War.
PM pays tributes to NAP president Muzaffar Ahmed
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pays rich tributes to Professor Muzaffar Ahmed, president of Bangladesh National Awami Party (Pro-Moscow NAP) and also the last surviving member of the advisory council of the Mujibnagar government that led Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971.
Bangabandhu is ultimate history: B Chy
President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury says those who deny Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman they ultimately deny the Liberation War and the map and existence of the country.
Killer sought to eliminate community
His contribution to the society was immense. From healthcare to education, all the work he did in his lifetime was solely for a benevolent purpose.
War trial: Man gets death for killing Ranada Prasad Saha
A man from Tangail has been handed death penalty for abduction and killing of philanthropist Ranada Prasad Saha during the Liberation War.
Fixing minimum age for freedom fighters illegal
The High Court yesterday declared illegal the government circulars and gazette notifications fixing the minimum age of freedom fighters at 12 and a half years in 1971.
Gazette over FFs’ minimum age illegal: HC
The High Court (HC) declares “illegal” the gazette notifications and circular determining the minimum age of the freedom fighters.
Verdict on 5 Netrakona ‘war criminals’ tomorrow
International Crimes Tribunal -1 will deliver verdict tomorrow in a case filed against five Netrakona men for their alleged involvement with crimes committed during the Liberation War.
Massacre lost from pages of history
It was during breakfast time when Nasiman Bewa, a resident of Dogachhi village in Pabna sadar upazila, heard the sound of gunfire invading the usual tranquillity in the air.
