Bangabandhu

The significance of March 7

March 7, 1971, remains a contested symbol in Bangladesh's shifting politics

Kangana goes viral after posing with on-screen ‘Bangabandhu’

Recently, Indian actor Rishi Kaushik, who portrayed Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, shared behind-the-scenes photos of his transformation for the role.

Suborna Mustafa safe after attack on her home

In a time when remembering the contributions of Bangabandhu is seemingly being questioned, actress Rokeya Prachi courageously took her stand in mourning Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, almost single-handedly. 

Opinion / The new age demands a re-reading of Bangabandhu

Bangabandhu as a subject of study should be approached with an openness to embrace truths, however unflattering.

Breaking chains through whistleblowing

Why does it matter for us when a foreign individual is free after such a long time?

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.

AR Rahman talks about his love for Bangla and Bangabandhu

AR Rahman is currently at the 77th Cannes Film Festival to unveil his musical documentary "Headhunting to Beatboxing".

Rawnak Hasan to portray war hero Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni

Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni was one of the nephews of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was the founder of Mujib Bahini Bangladesh Liberation Force-BLF, one of the major guerrilla forces of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Little progress in bringing 5 fugitive killers back

The government’s efforts to bring back the five fugitive killers of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to the country have yet to see any significant and visible progress.

January 10, 2016
January 10, 2016

Losers saw him as trump card

He was the jewel in the crown for the newly freed Bangladesh and the liberated, jubilant Bangalis.

December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015

Thousands join AL's V-Day March

Thousands of people from all strata take part in the colourful Victory Day march organised by Awami League in the capital marking the 45th Victory Day.

October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015

French firm to build Bangabandhu satellite

Bangladesh government has approved a French company for the making and launching of the country’s first satellite Bangabandhu-1.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Derogatory remarks on Bangabandhu: 2 held

A former municipality mayor and an incumbent councillor of Bandarban are held on charge of making derogatory comments on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015

“Bangabandhu on Canvas” concludes

“Bangabondhu on Canvas”, a solo painting exhibition by artist Kiriti Ranjan Biswas concluded yesterday (August 31) at the gallery 3 of the National Art Plaza, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA).

August 22, 2015
August 22, 2015

STORY INSIDE THE STORY

Sometimes, a most obvious question of history remains unasked and unanswered through a lack of pursuit of or targeted research into an overwhelming event.

August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015

The unseen Bangabandhu

Thirty five year ago, even longer perhaps, just a camera in hand, they had gone out to bring back a fragment of living history.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

Clash over tribute: Kushtia Jubo League man killed

A local activist of ruling party’s youth front Jubo League was killed during infighting over paying tribute to Bangabandhu in Kushtia.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

Talk show “15 August” on ATN Bangla

Marking the National Mourning Day, a special talk show “15 August” will air tonight at 10:55pm on ATN Bangla.

August 14, 2015
August 14, 2015

Unite to establish democracy, Bangabandhu’s ideology: Dr Kamal

Dr Kamal Hossain urges people to unite against terrorism, extortion, corruption, money laundering, looting and grabbing in order to establish democracy, and ideology of Bangabandhu.