Bangladesh Liberation War
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.
Diversity and nuance mark the Bangladeshi experience in Sohana Manzoor's 'Our Many Longings: Contemporary Short Fiction From Bangladesh'
So many words have been used to describe this nation in the last 50 years. Started from a bottomless basket, and along the way we’ve been called resilient, passionate, corrupt, greedy, full of warmth.
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.
Ex-Jamaat men move to float new party
A number of former leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami have taken an initiative to form a political party that will not be based on religion.
Mujibnagar Day observed
The Mujibnagar Day was observed through different programmes yesterday, recalling significant memories of the first government of Bangladesh.
Indira vows support for Bangalees
With the end of March, the month in which the flames of freedom were ignited, came the beginning of the 1971 Liberation War.
Pakistan army kills many in Rangpur
On this day in 1971, the ruthless Pakistan army opened fire in the in the surrounding areas of Rangpur Cantonment, killing many innocent civilians.
War Crimes in Netrakona: 'Pack of wolves' gets death
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday sentenced five Netrakona men, including a local Awami League leader, to death for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the...
Global help sought thru' Betar Kendra
On this day in 1971, the curfew in Dhaka city was eased from 7:00am to 4:00pm.
Liberation War: More foreign friends to be recognised
After a pause of six years, the government will once again formally honour foreign personalities and institutions who stood by Bangladesh during its War of Independence in 1971.
The irregular forces of Bangladesh Liberation War
When the Bangladesh Government was busy in mastering resources to organise the sectors and brigades, many irregular forces often emerged in the far-flung areas, and took the names of their leaders...