Freedom fighters
ESSAY / On wars and words
These words are not just some veils adorning the valour and victory of our freedom fighters; they're not just tributes but testaments to the rare occasion of the oppressed overpowering the oppressor.
‘Letting jamaat return’: Will be suicidal for the nation
The government’s decision to allow Jamaat-e-Islami back in active politics, instead of bringing it to book for its 1971 role, will be suicidal for the ruling Awami League and above all, the country, said freedom fighters, families of the martyrs and war crimes researchers.
'We dissented Pakistan as it ignored the rights of the people of our region'
Gyantapas Abdur Razzaq Foundation revisits the spirit of liberation in March.
Metro Rail: No half fare for students
There will be no half fare for students travelling on the Metro Rails, MAN Siddique, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, said today.
Give Guerrilla Hafiz his due recognition
Repeated failure to recognise his ultimate sacrifice is an affront to our history
Include names of 208 freedom fighters in gazette: HC to govt
The High Court has directed the government to include names of 208 freedom fighters in the official gazette and take necessary steps to give them monthly allowances.
‘Remove war criminals, Jamaat-Shibir men from govt jobs’
A platform of freedom fighters announces an agitation programme from July 19 to September 2 to press home their six-point demand including removal of the family members of Jamaat-Shibir men and war criminals from public offices.
Freedom Fighters: Minimum age now only 12.5 years!
The liberation war affairs ministry has once again lowered the minimum age for being recognised as a freedom fighter.
Of a unique burial ground of 1971
The burial ground of 49 martyred freedom fighters at Dalura of Sunamganj is unique in the country.
[WATCH NOW] SQ Chy: The master of genocide
Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, 66, known for ruthless massacre of unarmed civilians, torturing freedom fighters and pro-liberation forces in 1971 is finally close to gallows.
Amnesty committed heinous act: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina comes down heavily on the Amnesty Intentional for its reported remarks on Bangladesh’s freedom fighters and the trial of war criminals.
41 Biranganas get recognition as freedom fighters
Forty-one Biranganas (war heroines) are recognised as freedom fighters for their contribution in the country’s Liberation War in 1971.
Family to meet Mojaheed tomorrow
Family members of condemned war criminal Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed will meet him at Dhaka Central Jail tomorrow.
HC rule on govt on definition of freedom fighters
High Court asks the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to determine the definition of freedom fighters before it finalises their list.
