Bangladesh Independence Day

Washington declares today ‘Bangladesh Day’

Washington DC, the capital of United States, has declared Bangladesh’s 49th Independence Day as “Bangladesh Day”.
Working to build a prosperous future for children: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government trying to build a future where the children will have a beautiful, secure and prosperous life.
Raisul Islam Asad looks back on 1971

“I grew up in Dhaka at the age of seventeen and lived in Paltan during the time of the Liberation War,” he says. “Film director Nasiruddin
Surviving 71 – Gearing up for an extraordinary film

The teaser for the upcoming 2D animated film, Surviving 71, released yesterday. The stunning visuals and marvelous soundtrack
48 years as an independent nation

Today marks 48 years of Bangladesh as an independent country. Today, we feel proud as a nation for how far we have come in only a little less than half a century since independence.
Yesterday, once more!

The title of this column is borrowed from a very popular song from many years ago which we used to hum all the time. It was a
National Memorial to remain closed from March 23 to 25

The National Memorial at Savar will remain inaccessible to the public from March 23 to 25 over cleanliness purpose before observing the Independence Day on March 26.
Bangladesh Independence Day celebrations on Google Doodle

Like many times in the past, Google joins Bangladesh's 48th Independence and National Day celebrations by posting a special Doodle.
“To the people of Bangladesh”

Heroic and brave brothers and sisters of Independent Bangla Desh. In the name of your President, Bangla Bandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Government of the People's Republic of Bangla Desh, we salute you and pay homage to the departed souls of the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives in defence of their motherland. They will shine in our memory as long as Bangla Desh exists, as long as a single citizen
Observing 47 years of independence

Today, we observe 47 years of our existence as an independent country. For any country, this day is an occasion for rejoicing, but for us, celebration is laced with sombre thoughts and mixed feelings.
National anthem to be sung simultaneously nationwide on March 26

The government takes a programme to sing the country's national anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' written by Rabindranath Tagore in correct form at 8:00am across the country and Bangladesh missions abroad on the Independence Day.
Genocide Day, Independence Day to be observed in all madrasas

Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has directed all the madrasas to observe the Genocide Day on March 25 and Independence Day on March 26 in their educational institutions.
Scorpions greet Bangladesh on Independence Day

Legendary rock band Scorpions extend their greetings to the fans in Bangladesh on the eve of Independence Day.
Google doodle celebrates Bangladesh Independence Day

Search engine giant Google is celebrating the 47th Independence Day of Bangladesh with a special doodle, where a girl is seen carrying national flag of the country.