Neither Jamaat, nor its student wing has ever come clean regarding its role in 1971.
The month of December typically witnesses a surge in films based on the Liberation War, but this year has been an exception. However, as the year draws to a close, a Liberation War-themed film is making its mark. “Nakshi Kathar Zamin” hits cinemas across the country today.
The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.
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.
Jamaat-e-Islami will own up to crimes committed during the Liberation War if they are proven beyond doubt.
Ershad Ali clutched a sliver of hope as he searched for a familiar face among the dead at Chuknagar Bazar.
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.
The lack of protest against this undemocratic move is also concerning.
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.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says her government would urge the federal Indian administration to give citizenship to all Bangladeshis living in the state for five years or more.
Ruling 14-party alliance will stage a human chain in Dhaka on February 15, protesting Pakistan’s denial of 1971 war atrocities and BNP chief Khaleda’s statement on the number of war martyrs.
A war crimes tribunal in Dhaka rejects bail pleas for three war crimes accused who were allegedly involved in war crimes during 1971.
Leaders and activists of Gonojagoron Mancha will lay siege to the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka on January 20, protesting Pakistan’s denial of 1971 genocide.
Believers know full well that patriotism is an inseparable part of faith. That being so, persons accused of crimes against humanity in 1971 have quite manifestly defied and defiled their own faith.
War criminal Delowar Hossain Sayedee will file a review against the Supreme Court verdict that commuted his death penalty to jail unto death.
The government files a review petition with the Supreme Court, seeking death penalty for Delowar Hossain Sayedee for his war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War.
Three condemned killers of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) leader Kazi Aref Ahmed are executed at Jessore Central Jail 17 years into the killing. The killers are: Safayat Hossain Habib, Anwar Hossain, and Rasedul Islam Jhantu. All were top cadres of outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Laltu).
International Crimes Tribunal-1 accepts the charges brought against two alleged Razakars for their “war crimes” in Kishoreganj during 1971.
Jamaat’s dawn-to-dusk hartal protesting death penalty of its chief and war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami is underway across the country without any difference. There is no report of any untoward incident anywhere in Dhaka or other parts of the country when this report was last filed.
