1971 Liberation War

Dec Special | Part 9 / Regional Resistance: Palashdanga Jubo Shibir of Sirajganj

The remote village of Jangaliagati in Kamarkhanda upazila, Sirajganj, was the birthplace of the Palashdanga Jubo Shibir (Palashdanga Youth Camp) -- a regional force that defied all odds and persevered, significantly contributing to the liberation struggle of 1971.

Will apologise if ’71 crimes are proven beyond doubt: Shafiqur

Jamaat-e-Islami will own up to crimes committed during the Liberation War if they are proven beyond doubt.

The blood river

Ershad Ali clutched a sliver of hope as he searched for a familiar face among the dead at Chuknagar Bazar.

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. 

May 19, 2019
May 19, 2019

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.

March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019

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.

March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019

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.

March 27, 2019
March 27, 2019

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.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

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.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Google doodle celebrates Bangladesh’s Independence Day

Search engine giant Google is marking Bangladesh's 49th Independence and National Day by replacing its regular home page graphic with a special doodle.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Bangladesh celebrates Independence Day

The nation is celebrating the 49th Independence and National Day with a fresh vow to take Bangladesh towards prosperity with the spirit of Liberation War.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Independence Day Today: THE NORTHERN UPRISING

The resistance during the 1971 Liberation War began in Rangpur early March and it was a full-on war even before the black night of March 25.

March 26, 2019
March 26, 2019

Mired in misery

The mother of a martyr fears she may have to take up begging to make ends meet.

March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019

Raghu Rai: The Man Behind the Lens

Indian photojournalist and member of the prestigious Magnum Photos, Raghu Rai, is better-known to Bangladeshis for the photos he took during our Liberation War in 1971.